METAL SLUG 3 overview

Overview

METAL SLUG 3 comes from SNK CORPORATION, Dotemu and is published by SNK CORPORATION. It arrived on Steam on Feb 14, 2014, and it sits naturally among Single-player, Multi-player, Co-op, Online Co-op, Shared/Split Screen Co-op, Steam Achievements, Full controller support, and Steam Trading Cards. SteamPulse tracks it across Windows, Steam, Xbox, and PlayStation so readers get a quick useful snapshot, not just a wall of numbers.

Players and reviews

METAL SLUG 3's latest SteamPulse observation recorded 42 players at 26 September 2026 - 05:55:51 UTC, with a tracked peak near 2,879. This peak is the highest value in the available SteamPulse record and may not include activity before tracking began. Player reaction is 90% positive across 8,998 reviews.

Language and system requirements

METAL SLUG 3 is available in 7 languages including:

3 regional rating boards including dejus, steam germany, and igrs

Sales, recommendations, and streams

METAL SLUG 3 has sold up to 1,100,000 units and has 6,979 Steam recommendations. The estimated VGI revenue is $5,500,000. On Twitch, 0 streamers are live with around 0 total watchers.

METAL SLUG 3 overview details

METAL SLUG 3 combines live player counts with reviews, pricing, platform support, Store metadata, dated player history, media, recent news, and related games.

Steam Store description

“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! ** WILL NOT RUN ON XP **

SteamPulse editorial summary

METAL SLUG 3 is listed as a game with $7.99. It supports Windows, belongs to Single-player, Multi-player, Co-op, Online Co-op, Shared/Split Screen Co-op, Steam Achievements, Full controller support, and Steam Trading Cards, and is associated with Action. SteamPulse's latest observation records 42 players at 26 September 2026 - 05:55:51 UTC, a tracked peak of 2,879, and 90% positive reviews.

Overview tags

ArcadeClassicActionCo-opSide ScrollerRetroLocal Co-OpShooter2DOnline Co-OpGreat SoundtrackShoot 'Em UpPlatformerMultiplayerPixel Graphics

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Support and legal notes

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