Cover of Metal Slug 3

Metal Slug 3 co-op

Couch co-op for 2 players · online co-op up to 2 · full campaign in co-op

2000 · SNK · 82/100

Split-screen

No

shared screen instead

Local

2 players

Online

co-op up to 2

Cross-play

Not confirmed

Co-op at a glance

Split-screen
No — shared screen
Local co-op
2 players
Online co-op
2 players
Full campaign in co-op
Yes
Cross-play
Not documented
Platforms
Arcade, Neo Geo AES, Web browser, Neo Geo MVS, Wii, Xbox 360, Xbox One
Developer
SNK
Series
Metal Slug

Co-op details come from the IGDB games database. Missing entries mean “not documented”, not necessarily “not available”. Data checked:

What it is

“METAL SLUG 3”, the masterpiece in SNK’s emblematic 2D run & gun action shooting game series, still continues to fascinate millions of fans worldwide to this day for its intricate dot-pixel graphics, and simple and intuitive game controls!

Frequently asked

Does Metal Slug 3 have split screen?

No split screen is documented. 2 players can still play locally — on one shared picture.

How many players can play Metal Slug 3 locally and online?

Locally: 2 players. Online: co-op up to 2.

Does Metal Slug 3 support cross-play?

No cross-play is confirmed for Metal Slug 3. Our cross-play data comes from a hand-maintained list, because the games database has no field for it.

Can you play the whole campaign of Metal Slug 3 in co-op?

Yes, the campaign of Metal Slug 3 is playable in co-op.

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