What is Metal Slug?
Metal Slug is a free arcade game with .io, classic and fighting elements that you can play online in your web browser on Gameziko. It needs no download, no install and no account. Simple operation that anyone can easily get started!
How to play Metal Slug
- Press "Play now" on the game screen. Metal Slug loads inside the player; some games take up to 20 seconds and may show a short ad first.
- Arrow key
- Use the full-screen button at the bottom right of the player for a bigger view, and press Esc to leave full screen.
Game details
| Category | Arcade |
|---|---|
| Tags | .io, Classic, Fighting |
| Controls | Arrow keys |
| Screen | Landscape (800 Ã 600) |
| Price | Free |
| Download or sign-up | Not needed |
| Distributed by | GameMonetize |
| Added to Gameziko | 30 September 2026 |
Description from the developer
Simple operation that anyone can easily get started! A tower defense type game using dynamic and cute 2D pixel character drawing style!
Metal Slug: frequently asked questions
Is Metal Slug free to play?
Yes. Metal Slug is free to play on Gameziko, with no download and no account needed. Like most free web games, it is funded by ads, so it may show a short ad before or between rounds.
What are the controls in Metal Slug?
The developer's instructions for Metal Slug say: "Arrow key"
Can I play Metal Slug on a phone or tablet?
Metal Slug is controlled with the keyboard (Arrow keys), so it plays best on a computer. It opens in mobile browsers, but there may be no on-screen controls.
What games are similar to Metal Slug?
If you like Metal Slug, try Retro Defenders : Towers War, the galaxy and Snowball IO Guys. They are arcade games with similar themes, and you can find more in the Arcade category on Gameziko.
Good to know
Metal Slug is made by an independent developer and delivered by GameMonetize, so Gameziko cannot change the game or recover lost progress. Any progress the game saves is kept in your browser on this device. If the game does not start, wait up to 20 seconds, allow ads for gameziko.com and try again, or report the game.