Is Metal Slug: Awakening free?

Yes — Metal Slug: Awakening is free to play, so you can install and play it without buying anything.

Does Metal Slug: Awakening work on Steam Deck?

Valve rates Metal Slug: Awakening Unsupported on Steam Deck, which means some or all of it does not currently work there.

Can I play Metal Slug: Awakening on Mac?

Not natively — Steam lists no macOS version of Metal Slug: Awakening. Mac players would need a cloud gaming service or a Windows compatibility layer.

Does Metal Slug: Awakening have co-op?

Yes — Steam lists Metal Slug: Awakening with online co-op.

Does Metal Slug: Awakening have crossplay?

Yes — Steam lists Metal Slug: Awakening with cross-platform multiplayer, so players on Steam can play with players on other platforms. Steam does not say which platforms; the developer's site has the full list.

Is Metal Slug: Awakening on PC Game Pass?

No — Metal Slug: Awakening is not on PC Game Pass right now.

Metal Slug: Awakening

Tencent · July 19, 2024 · Shoot 'Em Up, 2D Platformer, Arcade, Twin Stick Shooter, Beat 'em up

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About Metal Slug: Awakening

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Metal Slug: Awakening is a tactical action game where you command elite soldiers through cursed enemy bases, underwater rifts, and intense cooperative battles while unlocking devastating weapons and recruiting legendary fighters. New seasonal content adds fresh gameplay modes, catch-up mechanics for newer players, and crossover characters like legendary fighter Kyo Kusanagi to keep the action constantly evolving.

Metal Slug: Awakening continues the classic gameplay loved by fans, with exciting new features like World Adventure, 3-player Team-up, and Roguelike challenges. Join forces with your friends online to take on powerful bosses anytime, anywhere!

Metal Slug: Awakening — game info

Platforms: Windows
Steam Deck: Unsupported
Player modes: Online PvP, Online co-op, Cross-platform multiplayer
Controller: Partial controller support
PC Game Pass: Not included

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Metal Slug: Awakening — questions & answers

Is Metal Slug: Awakening free?: Yes — Metal Slug: Awakening is free to play, so you can install and play it without buying anything.
Does Metal Slug: Awakening work on Steam Deck?: Valve rates Metal Slug: Awakening Unsupported on Steam Deck, which means some or all of it does not currently work there.
Can I play Metal Slug: Awakening on Mac?: Not natively — Steam lists no macOS version of Metal Slug: Awakening. Mac players would need a cloud gaming service or a Windows compatibility layer.
Does Metal Slug: Awakening have co-op?: Yes — Steam lists Metal Slug: Awakening with online co-op.
Does Metal Slug: Awakening have crossplay?: Yes — Steam lists Metal Slug: Awakening with cross-platform multiplayer, so players on Steam can play with players on other platforms. Steam does not say which platforms; the developer's site has the full list.
Is Metal Slug: Awakening on PC Game Pass?: No — Metal Slug: Awakening is not on PC Game Pass right now.

What Steam players say

Recent verbatim reviews from Steam — separate from playze.io community reviews below.

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Metal Slug: Awakening is a polarizing free-to-play title that divides players sharply: some appreciate its faithful recreation of classic arcade run-and-gun gameplay with modern graphics and enjoy long-term progression, while others strongly criticize its heavy monetization systems, energy mechanics, and technical issues like poor gamepad support that necessitate keyboard play and a separate launcher. The consensus leans negative overall, with the game viewed as not worth your time unless you have high tolerance for gacha mechanics and are willing to spend significantly.

Not recommended Sep 6, 2026

horrible F2P game heavily packed with microtransactions. Doesn't work properly with gamepad, requires keyboard and your details for a separate launcher. Don't waste your time on this game.

7 found this helpful

Not recommended Aug 31, 2026

boo

1 found this helpful

Recommended Sep 22, 2026

best

Not recommended Sep 15, 2026

Slop with microtransactions.

Recommended Sep 13, 2026

nice

Recommended Sep 11, 2026

Fun game

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