Yes, METAL SLUG supports co-op.

Does METAL SLUG have PvP?

Steam does not list PvP for METAL SLUG.

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

Not always. METAL SLUG 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?

About 13 players were in-game when this page's data was last refreshed (2026-09-09).

Does METAL SLUG have split-screen or local multiplayer?

Yes. Steam lists METAL SLUG 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 multiplayer or co-op?

Yes — co-op, plus local/split-screen. METAL SLUG is an action-adventure game released in 2015, 89% positive on Steam (4,457 reviews), with 13 playing right now. $7.99 on Steam.

Co-opLocal / split-screenSingle-player tooAction-adventure · Action-adventure

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How METAL SLUG 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: Action, Arcade, 2D, Shoot 'Em Up, Side Scroller, Retro, Multiplayer, Co-op

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Quick answers

Is METAL SLUG co-op?: Yes, METAL SLUG supports co-op.
Does METAL SLUG have PvP?: Steam does not list PvP for METAL SLUG.
Do we both need to own METAL SLUG to play together?: Not always. METAL SLUG 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?: About 13 players were in-game when this page's data was last refreshed (2026-09-09).
Does METAL SLUG have split-screen or local multiplayer?: Yes. Steam lists METAL SLUG 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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