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As Artyom, cross Moscow’s underground and poisoned surface in a survival shooter, conserving ammo while fighting mutants and human foes.
Released 25 Aug 2014
Spend Bullets as Money
Manage Mask Filters
Sneak Through Dark Tunnels
In 2013 the world was devastated by an apocalyptic event, annihilating almost all mankind and turning the Earth's surface into a poisonous wasteland. A handful of survivors took refuge in the depths of the Moscow underground, and human civilization entered a new Dark Age. The year is 2033.
Developed by 4A Games · Published by Deep Silver





In 2033, survivors live in Moscow’s metro after a catastrophe has made the surface poisonous. You play as Artyom, a young resident sent on a dangerous journey through the Metro to warn its scattered communities of a looming threat.
Travel through tunnels, stations, and hazardous surface areas, encountering mutants and human enemies. Fight with improvised weapons or use stealth, taking care with light and noise as you move through hostile spaces. Optional exploration can reveal supplies and details about life in the Metro.
Resources are scarce: military-grade bullets can be spent as currency or fired as ammunition, while gas-mask filters are needed in unsafe areas. Choose between Survival and Spartan play styles, with Ranger Mode adding stricter limits. Moral actions and discoveries can also affect which ending Artyom reaches.
The supplied reviews frequently praise the oppressive Metro atmosphere and the sense of immersion created by its dark tunnels, inhabited stations, sound, and survival details. Players also appreciate the story and the pressure of managing scarce ammunition and filters; some particularly enjoy stealth and exploration. Criticism is mixed but includes clunky shooting, inconsistent stealth, and unclear mechanics or navigation.
| Platforms | Windows, macOS, Linux |
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| Achievements | 49 |
| Age ratings |
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| Players | 1 |
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| Multiplayer | The provided information identifies Metro 2033 Redux as a single-player game. No multiplayer mode, co-op mode, or competitive mode is described. A Steam tag includes "Multiplayer," but the listed features only include single-player and the provided text does not support any multiplayer functionality. |
| Multiplayer & mods | No modding or multiplayer mod support is mentioned in the provided information. |
| Controller support | Xbox |
| Controller required | No |
| Website | Official website |