Rank 01Why this
Also Shoot 'Em Up and Side Scroller, like METAL SLUG 3.
- $7.99 (Price checked Nov 6)
- Deck Verified
- 2014
Games like METAL SLUG 3
- 24 games
- Updated Oct 23, 2026
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The closest matches to METAL SLUG 3: METAL SLUG X, METAL SLUG, Blazing Chrome, Broforce, and Streets of Rage 4. Ranked by imho.run from Steam co-play data, shared tags and reviews.
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- Deck Playable
- 2015
Rank 03- $16.99 (Price checked Oct 31)
- Deck Verified
- 2019
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Broforce
Why this: Same epic mood as METAL SLUG 3.
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Streets of Rage 4
Why this: Same retro mood as METAL SLUG 3.
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- Released: 2014
- Developer: SNK CORPORATION, Dotemu
- Price: $7.99checked Nov 6
- 89% of 2,485 reviews
- Genres: Action
- Platforms: Windows
Players highlight
- Branching paths make replayability skyrocket
- Chaotic enemy variety defies tonal consistency
- No death runs and 1cc achievements add modern challenge
- Challenging
- Epic
- Intense
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Cheaper alternatives
Games in the same vein priced at least 40% below METAL SLUG 3 at current Steam store prices.
Space Elite Force
Why this: Also Shoot 'Em Up and Side Scroller, like METAL SLUG 3.
Super Hydorah
Why this: Same retro mood as METAL SLUG 3.
Plays great on Steam Deck
Valve-Verified or Playable picks from the similar pool — ready to go on Deck out of the box.
METAL SLUG X
Why this: Also Shoot 'Em Up and Side Scroller, like METAL SLUG 3.
Streets of Rage 4
Why this: Same retro mood as METAL SLUG 3.
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Why this: Same epic mood as METAL SLUG 3.
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About METAL SLUG 3
The closest matches to METAL SLUG 3: METAL SLUG X, METAL SLUG, Blazing Chrome, Broforce, and Streets of Rage 4. Ranked by imho.run from Steam co-play data, shared tags and reviews.
If METAL SLUG 3 is your kind of game, the closest matches are METAL SLUG X, METAL SLUG and Blazing Chrome — picked from the ranked list below. Reviewers describe it as challenging, epic and intense, and single out its branching paths. Each pick is ranked by what players of this game also play, shared genres and tags, and review-mined similarity — not a generic popularity list.
METAL SLUG 3 is a side-scrolling run-and-gun action game developed by SNK Corporation and Dotemu, released in 2014. Players navigate branching paths and secret routes through increasingly difficult missions, with a slug vehicle piloting system that transforms combat into a tactical playground. The game supports both local and online cooperative play, and includes a difficulty slider alongside no-death-run achievements for players seeking modern challenge. Reviewers describe the action as challenging, intense, and retro, noting that the pixel art and animations have held up decades later, while the branching paths make replayability soar. Currently priced at $1.59, the game holds an 89% positive rating from 2,485 Steam reviews and runs approximately medium-length sessions.
About METAL SLUG 3: “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!
Is METAL SLUG 3 worth buying?
Players recommend it
A summary of what players say, not a promise you'll like it. Every signal is listed below.
- 89% of 2,485 Steam reviews are positive.
- We don't track this game's daily reviews yet, so this is the all-time picture.
- Price: $7.99 (checked Nov 8).
- People who recommend it had played a median of 4 h when they wrote their review.
- Critics had played a median of 3 h before their negative review.
- Not supported on Steam Deck.
What fans praise · Themes mined from positive reviews
- Branching paths make replayability skyrocket
- Chaotic enemy variety defies tonal consistency
- No death runs and 1cc achievements add modern challenge
- Pixel art and animations still hold up decades later
Top critical reviews
The most up-voted negative English reviews in our sample, quoted as written.
“Don't buy it. The original Metal Slug 3 game is good, but the STEAM VERSION is bad. There's noticeable input lag, the sounds of the game are low quality, the game speed is not correct like the original, there aren't many video settings…”
“Fantastic game, but I can't recommend this port. Lots of lag and slowdown, especially in multiplayer during heavier scenes. It makes certain parts of the game that are normally really intense instead really chuggy and slow. Makes for a…”
People who play it also play: METAL SLUG X, METAL SLUG, Blazing Chrome
Frequently asked about METAL SLUG 3
Can I run it?
Does METAL SLUG 3 work on Steam Deck?
METAL SLUG 3 is currently rated Unsupported on Steam Deck. It may not launch or may have significant issues that block normal play.
How much does METAL SLUG 3 cost?
METAL SLUG 3 is listed on Steam at 7.99 USD (current store price; Steam sales may reduce this temporarily).
Does METAL SLUG 3 have multiplayer or co-op?
Yes — METAL SLUG 3 supports multi-player play according to its Steam store listing (Multi-player, Online Co-op, Shared/Split Screen Co-op).
What games are most similar to METAL SLUG 3?
Based on Steam play patterns and shared genres/tags, the games most often recommended alongside METAL SLUG 3 are METAL SLUG X, METAL SLUG, Blazing Chrome.
Who developed METAL SLUG 3?
METAL SLUG 3 was developed by SNK CORPORATION, Dotemu and published by SNK CORPORATION.