Series
Metal Slug Games in Order
All 50 entries, oldest first.
The Metal Slug series has 50 entries in our database, from Metal Slug 1st Mission (Version B) to Metal Slug Ultimate Collection. They are listed below in release order, which is also the recommended play order.
Where to start
Best reviewed
Metal Slug Advance
· 89/100
Most recent that reviewed well
Metal Slug Tactics
· 79/100
Earliest entry
Metal Slug 1st Mission (Version B)
The list below is in release order, which is the safest route through any series. We do not publish a story order, because that is a judgement about games rather than something our data can tell us.
50 games
Metal Slug 1st Mission (Version B)
Metal Slug 1st Mission (Version C)
Metal Slug 1st Mission (Version D)
Metal Slug
Metal Slug: Super Vehicle-001
Metal Slug 2
80
Metal Slug X
Metal Slug 1st Mission
Metal Slug 1st Mission (Best Collection)
82
Metal Slug 3
Metal Slug 2nd Mission
Metal Slug 2nd Mission (Best Collection)
Metal Slug X
64
Metal Slug 4
Metal Slug 3
50
Metal Slug 5
89
Metal Slug Advance
Metal Slug 6
Metal Slug
75
Metal Slug Anthology
Metal Slug Mobile 3
68
Metal Slug 7
73
Metal Slug XX
Metal Slug Collection
Metal Slug 3
Metal Slug 3
Metal Slug Defense
Metal Slug Revolution
Metal Slug Triple Pack
Metal Slug: Attack
75
ACA Neo Geo: Metal Slug
ACA Neo Geo: Metal Slug 3
76
ACA Neo Geo: Metal Slug 2
ACA Neo Geo: Metal Slug X
Neo Geo Mini
ACA Neo Geo: Metal Slug 4
Neo Geo Mini International
ACA Neo Geo: Metal Slug 5
Metal Slug Infinity
Metal Slug 3: Classic Edition
Metal Slug: Commander
Metal Slug 1st & 2nd Mission Double Pack
Metal Slug 3: ACA Neo Geo
Metal Slug: Attack - Reloaded
Metal Slug Awakening
79
Metal Slug Tactics
Metal Slug Rush
Upcoming
Metal Slug Ultimate Collection
Quick answers
Frequently asked questions
How many Metal Slug games are there?
There are 50 games in the Metal Slug series in our database, including spin-offs, remasters and re-releases.
What order should I play the Metal Slug games in?
The list below is in release order, which is the safest route through any series — later entries assume you know what happened in earlier ones.
Where should I start with Metal Slug?
Metal Slug Advance is the best reviewed entry at 89/100, while Metal Slug Tactics is the most recent that reviewed well — usually the easier one to start on, since it will feel closest to a modern game.