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Steam app 1590760 · updated 12 Sep 2026, 21:31 UTC

Metal Slug Tactics

METAL SLUG makes an explosive return! Dive into this dynamic tactical RPG with a roguelite thrill and experience the iconic run'n'gun action of the original series, redefined. Grab your weapons, assemble your squad and conquer the battlefield to defeat the infamous Rebel Army.

Metal Slug Tactics Steam header artwork
Leikir StudioDotemu, Gamirror Games
21playing now
3524-hour peak
944all-time peak
20average, last 30 days

The last 30 days

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12 days as the curve, each the highest figure that day. Behind it, 274 hourly samples. Each dip is a night. Weekends are shaded.

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Metal Slug Tactics was released on 5 Nov, 2024.

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Game information

Updated 12 Sep 2026, 21:31 UTC
App ID
1590760
Last updated
12 Nov 2025 build 20366170
Developer
Leikir Studio
Publisher
Dotemu, Gamirror Games
Release date
5 Nov, 2024
Platforms
Windows
Download size
1.09 GB
Install size
1.52 GB
Genres
Action, Indie, RPG, Strategy
Game modes
Single-player
Controller support
Partial
Achievements
93

Features & support

Steam features

Steam AchievementsSteam CloudFamily Sharing

Controllers & input

DualShock Controller SupportDualSense Controller SupportPartial Controller Support

Accessibility

Popular tags

Turn-BasedTactical RPGStrategy2DWarFantasySingleplayerPixel GraphicsRogueliteDifficultMechsRPGTacticalCombatManagementRetroAction RPGStrategy RPGTanksMilitary
About this gameFull description from Steam
Metal Slug Tactics brings the explosive charm and nostalgic fun of the cult METAL SLUG series to the tactical scene! Get ready for an intense ride through the best of both worlds: classic arcade action and roguelite tactical thrills. Jump into the combat zone and revive your METAL SLUG nostalgia in a whole new way! TACTICAL RPG WITH ROGUELIKE ELEMENTS Metal Slug Tactics offers a fresh perspective on the iconic battles of the METAL SLUG series. Lead your squad to victory through strategic guile and superior firepower in a perfect blend of classic action and tactical depth. Unleash powerful special attacks and shape the outcome of each encounter! Accumulate experience after each battle to unlock new weapons or bonus perks to upgrade your team's firepower and tactical skills. Assemble your team and rewrite the rules in this modern tribute to a cult classic! GET YOUR GEAR, SOLDIERS! MISSION START! Choose between iconic brothers-in-arms from across the METAL SLUG series and create the perfect team to stop Morden's devious plans. Determine the best weapon loadouts and mods to maximize combo efficiency on the battlefield. Launch simultaneous attacks with the "SYNC" mechanic to deal massive damage to the enemy! And if your team is in trouble, you can always call in some reinforcements and watch the big guns at work: heavy artillery, airstrikes, the glorious METAL SLUG itself - you name it, you get it! FIGHT YOUR WAY TO VICTORY Embark on an exalting campaign through beautiful, hand-crafted maps to end the war and defeat the infamous Rebel Army once and for all! You're going to face many challenges, so brace yourself for countless deaths, but don’t give up and push through. Whether you're a skilled veteran or a new recruit, play and replay your favorite missions, learn precious strategic insight from each adventure and hone your skills with each hard-fought victory. Gain experience, level up your operatives, adapt to your enemies, and remember: every defeat is a lesson, yet triumph awaits those who refuse to surrender! Donald Morden is back! After years of hiding in a country opposed to the World Government, the devious General patiently staged a coup. Now, he is finally ready to take revenge upon the World with the army he has secretly gathered throughout the years. The Peregrine Falcons Squad will have to do everything in their power to make it through the enemy lines and take down General Morden before the war escalates into catastrophe! ● Discover the first tactical RPG in the METAL SLUG franchise ● Experience a huge replayability with its die-and-retry roguelite progression ● Enjoy amazing pixel art graphics, a heartfelt tribute to the series ● Battle Morden’s Army in 110 hand-crafted maps and 20 different mission types ● Bring the perfect setup for every mission with 36 different weapons and 176 weapon mods ● Choose between 9 iconic characters from the series and create the perfect team ● Experiment with 36 loadouts and combos to outsmart your enemies ● Challenge iconic bosses from the METAL SLUG universe ● Headbang all the way with an amazing soundtrack by Tee Lopes
Content & age ratings2 regional ratings

Regional ratings

DEJUS10Violência
IGRS13Kekerasan
System requirementsMinimum and recommended hardware

Minimum

Minimum: Requires a 64-bit processor and operating system OS: Windows 10 Processor: Intel Core i5-2550k or AMD FX-6300 Memory: 8 GB RAM Graphics: NVIDIA GeForce GT 730, 2GB or AMD Radeon HD 7570, 1GB DirectX: Version 11 Storage: 4 GB available space

Recommended

Recommended: Requires a 64-bit processor and operating system OS: Windows 10 Processor: Intel Core i5-4570 or Ryzen 5 1400 Memory: 12 GB RAM Graphics: NVIDIA GeForce GTX 650 Ti, 2 GB or AMD Radeon HD 7770, 1GB DirectX: Version 11 Storage: 4 GB available space

macOS

Minimum: Recommended:

Linux

Minimum: Recommended:
Supported languages9 languages
LanguageFull audio
English
French
German
Spanish - Spain
Japanese
Korean
Portuguese - Brazil
Simplified Chinese
Traditional Chinese

A blank audio cell means full audio was not marked in the returned language list.

Screenshots & trailersScreenshots and trailers

Trailers

AchievementsTotal count and selected achievements

93 achievements in total.

Show selected achievements (may contain spoilers)
OptimizationAchievement
Grand MasterAchievement
MultikillAchievement
Enough to Go AroundAchievement
Leading the WayAchievement
Traffic JamAchievement
BastionAchievement
Trigger HappyAchievement
IlluminationAchievement
My Own Little ArmyAchievement

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19 developer announcements, Jun 2021 to Dec 2025 · times in UTC

December

  1. Metal Slug Tactics Hits an Explosive Daily Deal Discount!

    Calling our brothers-in-arms! Metal Slug Tactics is blasting out a historic Daily Deal - we’re Syncing a 40% discount for a full week, starting from December 12th. If you haven’t joined Morden and Co just yet, this is the perfect…

    alize

November

  1. METAL SLUG TACTICS: UNITY SECURITY PATCH

    Greetings, Peregrine Falcons! Following possible leaks from Unity, we have deployed a fresh patch for Metal Slug Tactics to ensure that your team is safe and sound!Update Unity Version If you encounter any other issues during your gameplay…

    Patch notes

January

  1. Metal Slug Tactics is on sale!

    Hello, Peregrine Falcons! Metal Slug Tactics is now 20% off for this week! It’s the perfect time to jump into the adventure or gift it to a friend, whether they’re fans of METAL SLUG or love a good tactical challenge.🎁 We also want to…

    mathilde
  2. METAL SLUG TACTICS: PATCH 1.0.3

    Greetings, Peregrine Falcons! We’ve just deployed a new patch to smoother your future missions! Check out the list of all the changes and bug fixes: UX: Preview of Special Actions superior levels on Level Up and in Barracks Features…

    Patch notes

December

  1. METAL SLUG TACTICS: PATCH 1.0.2

    Greetings, Peregrine Falcons! We’ve just deployed a fresh patch for Metal Slug Tactics on Steam! This update is all about bug fixes, balancing tweaks, performance boosts, and quality-of-life enhancements to make your tactical battles…

    kevin.leabthong

November

  1. Vote Metal Slug Tactics for Outstanding Visual Style!

    It's the Steam Awards season and the nominations are now open! Let's make some noise and showcase the incredible craftsmanship behind Metal Slug Tactics' visuals! The game features top-notch pixel art that reimagines the iconic look and…

    Quentin
  2. METAL SLUG TACTICS: HOTFIX 1.0.1.1

    Greetings, Peregrine Falcons! We've just released a hotfix for the Steam version of Metal Slug Tactics. It focuses on fixing two persistent issues: Fixed a softlock that occurred when skipping a particularly long dialogue as it appeared.…

    Patch notes
  3. METAL SLUG TACTICS: PATCH 1.0.1

    Greetings, Peregrine Falcons! We've just rolled out a small patch for Metal Slug Tactics on Steam to fix a few issues and bugs. This isn’t a major update, but these tweaks should make your current experience way smoother! UI: Increased font…

    Patch notes
  4. METAL SLUG TACTICS: KNOWN ISSUES

    Greetings Squad, First and foremost, the entire team would like to sincerely thank you for playing METAL SLUG TACTICS. We are extremely grateful for your engagement and support during this launch. We are aware of a few issues that may have…

    DigitalHamster22
  5. METAL SLUG TACTICS OUT NOW!

    Greetings Squad, The wait is finally over! METAL SLUG TACTICS is available now on all platforms! Join the Peregrine Falcons and the Ikari Warriors as you take on General Morden’s army! And that’s not all! Watch our trailer to find out the…

    DigitalHamster22

October

  1. METAL SLUG TACTICS GAMEPLAY PREVIEW

    Greetings Squad! With only a week left until METAL SLUG TACTICS’ launch, we are pleased to bring you 20 minutes of uncut gameplay featuring the Ikari Warriors: Clark, Ralf, and Leona! https://youtu.be/hiblr_guAQA METAL SLUG TACTICS launches…

    kevin.leabthong
  2. RELEASE DATE REVEALED

    Greetings Squad, It is with great pleasure that we can finally say: MISSION START on November 5th! And that’s not all! METAL SLUG TACTICS will launch with long-awaited reinforcements, the legendary Ikari Warriors: Clark, Ralf, and Leona!…

    DigitalHamster22

September

  1. METAL SLUG TACTICS Dev Diary: A New Angle

    Greetings squad, Today, we are thrilled to give you a behind-the-scenes look at METAL SLUG TACTICS’ development! As you can imagine, adapting a legendary run-and-gun into a roguelite tactical RPG came with many unique challenges. Discover…

    DigitalHamster22

July

  1. Metal Slug Tactics Dev Diary: The Legacy

    Greetings squad, For all of us at Leikir Studios & Dotemu, making a new entry in a legendary franchise like Metal Slug was a childhood dream come true. However, as we know, with great legacy comes great responsibility! It was essential for…

    DigitalHamster22

June

  1. DEMO EXTENDED UNTIL JUNE 27th!

    Greetings squad, Mission Complete! Metal Slug Tactics was in the top 10 most-played demos during Steam Next Fest! We are incredibly grateful to everyone who played the demo and wishlisted Metal Slug Tactics. Your precious feedback was also…

    DigitalHamster22
  2. FREE DEMO AVAILABLE NOW!

    Greetings squad, The free Metal Slug Tactics demo is live until June 17, courtesy of Steam Next Fest. Get your first tactical briefing with our Gameplay Introduction Trailer. About the demo The Metal Slug Tactics demo is a Work In Progress.…

    DigitalHamster22
  3. Coming Fall 2024!

    Greetings squad, We’re thrilled to announce that Metal Slug Tactics is coming to Steam and consoles this Fall 2024! Metal Slug is taking the tactical twist you’ve always wanted. Command the Peregrine Falcons Squad in intense battles where…

    DigitalHamster22

August

  1. METAL SLUG TACTICS IS COMING IN 2023

    Greetings soldiers, One year ago, we told you that we were working on Metal Slug Tactics. Today, a year later, our teams at Leikir Studio and Dotemu have made the difficult decision to postpone the game to 2023. Rest assured, we are working…

    Oskoour

June

  1. METAL SLUG TACTICS - REVEAL TRAILER

    Greetings soldiers, Today, a new mission is upon us and it is proposed to you by Leikir Studio and Dotemu, who have teamed up to reveal Metal Slug Tactics. Will you accept it? MISSION START METAL SLUG is back for a fresh, but just as…

    Oskoour

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