METAL SLUG 3

Released Feb 2014

“METAL SLUG 3”, the masterpiece in SNK’s emblematic 2D run & gun action shooting game series, still continues to fascinate millions of fans worldwide to this day for its intricate dot-pixel graphics, and simple and intuitive game controls, heads out to the Steam gaming platform!

89% positive · 9,063 reviews

Done

All announced content has been released

High confidence

Done

All announced content has been released

High confidence

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Steam Updated 12 Oct 2026 $7.99 IndieGala Steam key Updated 12 Oct 2026 $7.99

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Evaluation

Metal Slug 3 is a port of SNK's classic 2000 arcade game, released on Steam on February 14, 2014. The game shipped as a complete, faithful port of the original arcade experience, including its 5 stages, arcade and mission modes, online co-op, and leaderboards. There is no post-launch content cycle — the game is the arcade game, and it was complete at launch. The only DLC ever released is a standalone soundtrack pack (released March 23, 2022), which has no bearing on the game's content completeness. SNK has made no announcements of additional content, expansions, or updates beyond routine maintenance. This is a finished product with no outstanding content commitments.

Evidence

Store description presents the game as a complete port of the original Metal Slug 3 arcade game, with all modes (Arcade, Mission, Online, Gallery, Leaderboards) fully described — no mention of planned or upcoming content.

description · Feb 14, 2014 source content shipped

high

The only DLC released is a standalone soundtrack pack, which does not represent new game content or signal ongoing development of the game itself.

dlc listing · Mar 23, 2022 source ambiguous

low

Content

1 of 1 released · no outstanding content

Released

METAL SLUG 3 Soundtrack

Mar 2022

Media

Details

Developer

SNK CORPORATION

Publisher

SNK CORPORATION

Achievements

Platform

Windows

Controller

full support

Steam Deck

Unsupported

Players

Single-player · Multiplayer · Co-op · Local/Split Screen

Arcade Classic Action Side Scroller Retro Local Co-Op Shooter 2D Great Soundtrack Shoot 'Em Up Platformer Pixel Graphics Old School Difficult Nostalgia

About this game

“METAL SLUG 3”, the masterpiece in SNK’s emblematic 2D run & gun action shooting game series, still continues to fascinate millions of fans worldwide to this day for its intricate dot-pixel graphics, and simple and intuitive game controls! The most highly praised title in the series among Metal Slug fans for its refined balance and game volume, heads out to the Steam gaming platform!

MAIN FEATURES

・ARCADE MODE (MAIN MISSION):

Play the arcade version of “METAL SLUG 3” from the beginning, and explore 5 immense challenging stages featuring multiple branching paths to explore exciting new areas! Make your way through the deluge of fire and fight off gigantic boss characters!

・MISSION MODE (STAGE SELECT):

Play your favorite stages at will and train alone or with a brother-in-arms on the missions you have unlocked so far!

・ONLINE MISSION (ONLINE MULTIPLAYER):

Connect to Steam and clear missions with friends far away via Online Co-Op Play.

Find a fellow countryman or foreign ally and let the mission begin!

・SETTINGS:

Configure display, control, and language settings.

・GALLERY:

View original illustrations of the game that you've unlocked.

・LEADERBOARDS

Check your current rank and score in“METAL SLUG 3” at any time,

and compete with other players to become the world's No. 1 soldier!