Is METAL SLUG 3 co-op?

Yes, METAL SLUG 3 supports co-op.

Does METAL SLUG 3 have PvP?

Steam does not list PvP for METAL SLUG 3.

Do we both need to own METAL SLUG 3 to play together?

Not always. METAL SLUG 3 supports Steam Remote Play Together: one person who owns it hosts and streams a local session to friends who don't (Steam quotes up to four players, more on a fast connection). For online co-op or PvP, every player needs their own copy.

How many people play METAL SLUG 3?

About 17 players were in-game when this page's data was last refreshed (2026-09-09).

Does METAL SLUG 3 have split-screen or local multiplayer?

Yes. Steam lists METAL SLUG 3 with shared/split-screen co-op on one PC — and it supports Remote Play Together, so a friend can join that local session over the internet.

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Is METAL SLUG 3 multiplayer or co-op?

Yes — co-op, plus local/split-screen. METAL SLUG 3 is a co-op platformer game released in 2014, 90% positive on Steam (8,579 reviews), with 17 playing right now. $7.99 on Steam.

Co-opLocal / split-screenSingle-player tooParty & co-op · Co-op platformer

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How METAL SLUG 3 plays with friends, according to Steam

Online co-op: Yes
Local / split-screen co-op: Yes
Online PvP: Not listed on Steam
LAN play: Not listed on Steam
Remote Play Together (one copy, streamed to friends): Yes
Single-player mode: Yes
Controller: Full controller support

Steam's own category list for the game, as of 2026-09-09. "Not listed" means the store page does not claim that mode; community mods or Remote Play can still add it.

Steam tags: Arcade, Classic, Action, Co-op, Side Scroller, Retro, Local Co-Op, Shooter

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Quick answers

Is METAL SLUG 3 co-op?: Yes, METAL SLUG 3 supports co-op.
Does METAL SLUG 3 have PvP?: Steam does not list PvP for METAL SLUG 3.
Do we both need to own METAL SLUG 3 to play together?: Not always. METAL SLUG 3 supports Steam Remote Play Together: one person who owns it hosts and streams a local session to friends who don't (Steam quotes up to four players, more on a fast connection). For online co-op or PvP, every player needs their own copy.
How many people play METAL SLUG 3?: About 17 players were in-game when this page's data was last refreshed (2026-09-09).
Does METAL SLUG 3 have split-screen or local multiplayer?: Yes. Steam lists METAL SLUG 3 with shared/split-screen co-op on one PC — and it supports Remote Play Together, so a friend can join that local session over the internet.

Ready Up is a free tool: enter two Steam usernames and it lists the multiplayer games you both own, runs a bracket to pick one, and suggests new co-op games that fit how you both play. Ratings, tags and player counts from Steam and SteamSpy; page updated 2026-09-23. Powered by Steam — not affiliated with or endorsed by Valve Corporation or Microsoft. Ready Up is a Somebody Decide program. How the data works · Legal & privacy · All types · Game Pass