PC requirements

Metal Slug System Requirements

Metal Slug needs at least Pentium 4 2.4Ghz, 1 GB RAM and Intel HD Graphics graphics. For the recommended experience you want 2 GHz Dual Core, 2 GB RAM and NVIDIA GeForce GT 640 graphics.

Verified Sources: Steam store listing
Metal Slug minimum and recommended PC specifications
Component Minimum Recommended
Operating system Windows Vista, 7, 8 Windows Vista, 7, 8
Processor Pentium 4 2.4Ghz 2 GHz Dual Core
Memory 1 GB RAM 2 GB RAM
Graphics Intel HD Graphics NVIDIA GeForce GT 640
DirectX Version 9.0c Version 9.0c
Storage 500 MB available space 500 MB available space
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Other platforms

Metal Slug is also available on these systems, where hardware is fixed and no per-PC check is needed:

Quick answers

Running Metal Slug on PC

Can my PC run Metal Slug?
Compare your CPU, GPU and RAM against the minimum column below. If your parts match or beat every minimum row, the game will launch — though you may need to lower settings. Matching the recommended column is what gets you 60fps at 1080p.
How much storage does Metal Slug need?
500 MB available space
What is the difference between minimum and recommended specs?
Minimum means the game starts and is playable, usually at 30fps on low settings at 1080p. Recommended is the developer's target for a smooth 60fps experience at high settings.