Metro Exodus — Is It Worth Playing?

Flee the shattered ruins of the Moscow Metro and embark on an epic, continent-spanning journey across the post-apocalyptic Russian wilderness.

Feb 2019+177 followers/wkShooterby 4A Games$2.99
Quick verdict Metro Exodus holds 90% positive across 115,019 Steam reviews. It's drawing steady follower growth. If you enjoy Shooter games like Enter the Chronosphere, GET OUT! – A Very Bad Dreams Story, MECH OPS 2092, it's an easy one to check out.

About Metro Exodus

Owners of Metro Exodus are also entitled to the Metro Exodus PC Enhanced Edition - a stunning visual upgrade that REQUIRES a Ray-Tracing Capable GPU as part of the minimum spec. The DLC for Metro Exodus is also Enhanced – purchasing the Metro Exodus Expansion Pass, or The Two Colonels / Sam’s Story individually, entitles you to the Enhanced version of that content, accessible via the Metro Exodus PC Enhanced Edition. Metro Exodus The year is 2036. A quarter-century after nuclear war devastated the earth, a few thousand survivors still cling to existence beneath the ruins of Moscow, in the tunnels of the Metro. They have struggled against the poisoned elements, fought mutated beasts and paranormal horrors, and suffered the flames of civil war. But now, as Artyom, you must flee the Metro and lead a band of Spartan Rangers on an incredible, continent-spanning journey across post-apocalyptic Russia in search of a new life in the East. Metro Exodus is an epic, story-driven first person shooter from 4A Games that blends deadly combat and stealth with exploration and survival horror in one of the most immersive game worlds ever created. Explore the Russian wilderness across vast, non-linear levels and follow a thrilling story-line that spans an entire year through spring, summer and autumn to the depths of nuclear winter. Inspired by the novels of Dmitry Glukhovsky, Metro Exodus continues Artyom’s story in the greatest Metro adventure yet. Features Embark on an incredible journey - board the Aurora, a heavily modified steam locomotive, and join a handful of survivors as they search for a new life in the East Experience Sandbox Survival - a gripping story links together classic Metro gameplay with new huge, non-linear levels A beautiful, hostile world - discover the post-apocalyptic Russian wilderness, brought to life with stunning day / night cycles and dynamic weather Deadly combat and stealth - scavenge and craft in the field to customize your arsenal of hand-made weaponry, and engage human and mutant foes in thrilling tactical combat Your choices determine your comrades’ fate - not all your companions will survive the journey; your decisions have consequence in a gripping storyline that offers massive re-playability The ultimate in atmosphere and immersion - a flickering candle in the darkness; a ragged gasp as your gasmask frosts over; the howl of a mutant on the night wind - Metro will immerse and terrify you like no other game…

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Key Stats

Followers
419,033
Followers / week
+177
24h peak players
2,255
Steam reviews
90% · 115,019
Genre
Shooter
Developer
4A Games
Release
Feb 2019
Price
$2.99

Should You Play Metro Exodus?

Who it's for: fans of Shooter games like Enter the Chronosphere, GET OUT! – A Very Bad Dreams Story, MECH OPS 2092.

Owners of Metro Exodus are also entitled to the Metro Exodus PC Enhanced Edition - a stunning visual upgrade that REQUIRES a Ray-Tracing Capable GPU as part of the minimum spec. The DLC for Metro Exodus is also Enhanced – purchasing the Metro Exodus Expansion Pass, or The Two Colonels / Sam’s Story individually, entitles you to the Enhanced version of that content, accessible via the Metro Exodus PC Enhanced Edition. Metro Exodus The year is 2036. A quarter-century after nuclear war devastated the earth, a few thousand survivors still cling to existence …

Metro Exodus is single-player on Steam and runs on Windows, Mac, Linux. It's drawing steady follower growth right now.

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System Requirements & Platforms

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Platforms: Windows, Mac, Linux

Minimum

Requires a 64-bit processor and operating system · OS *: Windows 7/8/10 · Processor: Intel Core i5-4440 or equivalent · Memory: 8 GB RAM · Graphics: GeForce GTX 670 / GeForce GTX 1050 / AMD Radeon HD 7870 · DirectX: Version 11 · Storage: 59 GB available space · Sound Card: DirectX Compatible Sound Card · Additional Notes: Enhanced Edition requires Nvidia RTX or AMD RX GPU

Recommended

Requires a 64-bit processor and operating system · OS: Windows 10 · Processor: Intel Core i7-4770k or equivalent · Memory: 8 GB RAM · Graphics: GeForce GTX 1070 / GeForce RTX 2060 / AMD RX VEGA 56 · DirectX: Version 12 · Storage: 59 GB available space · Sound Card: DirectX Compatible Sound Card · Additional Notes: Enhanced Edition requires Nvidia RTX or AMD RX GPU

Metro Exodus — Frequently Asked Questions

When does Metro Exodus release?
Metro Exodus released on Feb 2019 and is available now on Steam.
What kind of game is Metro Exodus?
Metro Exodus is a Shooter game. Flee the shattered ruins of the Moscow Metro and embark on an epic, continent-spanning journey across the post-apocalyptic Russian wilderness.
Is Metro Exodus multiplayer or co-op?
No — Metro Exodus is listed as single-player only on Steam.
Is Metro Exodus on Steam Deck or consoles?
Metro Exodus runs on Windows, Mac, Linux via Steam; native Linux support makes it a strong Steam Deck candidate. No console release has been confirmed.
How much does Metro Exodus cost?
Metro Exodus is priced at $2.99 on Steam.
What are Metro Exodus's system requirements?
The developer has not published detailed system requirements yet.
Is Metro Exodus worth playing in 2026?
Yes — Metro Exodus holds 90% positive across 115,019 Steam reviews, making it an easy recommendation in 2026.
Who made Metro Exodus?
Metro Exodus is developed by 4A Games and published by Deep Silver.
What games is Metro Exodus similar to?
Metro Exodus sits alongside Shooter games such as Enter the Chronosphere, GET OUT! – A Very Bad Dreams Story, MECH OPS 2092.
What platforms is Metro Exodus on?
Metro Exodus is available on Windows, Mac, Linux.

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