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Metal Gear Survive

Metal Gear Survive

Released: 2/20/2018

METAL GEAR SURVIVE builds upon METAL GEAR SOLID V’S enduring stealth action gameplay while introducing the new elements of exploration and survival to create a bold new experience. METAL GEAR SURVIVE is a spin off from the main METAL GEAR SOLID V story that takes place in a strange alternative universe. Create your own character and learn to survive. Scavenge resources, craft weapons, build a base camp and explore the unknown while developing the survival skills necessary in this hostile environment. In CO-OP mode, assemble a team of four players to infiltrate and defend areas from hordes of creatures. Place fortifications and defensive weapons strategically to give you an advantage against ever intensifying enemies. Team work and resourcefulness are key in these fast paced co-op missions.

METAL GEAR SURVIVE builds upon METAL GEAR SOLID V’S enduring stealth action gameplay while introducing the new elements of exploration and survival to create a bold new experience. METAL GEAR SURVIVE is a spin off from the main METAL GEAR SOLID V story that takes place in a strange alternative universe. Create your own character and learn to survive. Scavenge resources, craft weapons, build a base camp and explore the unknown while developing the survival skills necessary in this hostile environment. In CO-OP mode, assemble a team of four players to infiltrate and defend areas from hordes of creatures. Place fortifications and defensive weapons strategically to give you an advantage against ever intensifying enemies. Team work and resourcefulness are key in these fast paced co-op missions.

METAL GEAR SURVIVE builds upon METAL GEAR SOLID V’S enduring stealth action gameplay while introducing the new elements of exploration and survival to create a bold new experience. METAL GEAR SURVIVE is a spin off from the main METAL GEAR SOLID V story that takes place in a strange alternative universe. Create your own character and learn to survive. Scavenge resources, craft weapons, build a base camp and explore the unknown while developing the survival skills necessary in this hostile environment. In CO-OP mode, assemble a team of four players to infiltrate and defend areas from hordes of creatures. Place fortifications and defensive weapons strategically to give you an advantage against ever intensifying enemies. Team work and resourcefulness are key in these fast paced co-op missions.

Critics
61
Steam
66
Metacritic
15

Score Breakdown

60.6

Critic Average

94 reviews

66

Steam User Score

5,664 reviews

15

Metacritic User Score

1,124 reviews

Disparity Breakdown

Steam Disparity
-5.3
Metacritic Disparity
+45.6
Combined Disparity
+20.1

Average of both sources

Review Timing

2 early (2%)89 launch window (95%)3 late (3%)

Review summary

Updated May 8, 2026

Based on 94 scored critic reviews, critics give this game an average score of 60.6/100. Critics score this game 5.3 points lower than Steam users and 45.6 points higher than Metacritic users.

How these comparisons are calculated
Sources behind this summary(5 recent of 94)+
  1. Ethan ButterfieldviaGameGrin
    Jul 12, 2019·Late review
    30/100View review
    Steam 65.9/100 · -35.9 ptsMetacritic 15/100 · +15.0 pts
  2. Hossein GhazaliviaGamefa
    Apr 9, 2019·Late review
    70/100View review
    Steam 65.9/100 · +4.1 ptsMetacritic 15/100 · +55.0 pts
  3. Cody MedellinviaWorth Playing
    May 22, 2018·Late review
    60/100View review
    Steam 65.9/100 · -5.9 ptsMetacritic 15/100 · +45.0 pts
  4. Jason HidalgoviaReno Gazette-Journal
    Mar 21, 2018·Launch window
    50/100View review
    Steam 65.9/100 · -15.9 ptsMetacritic 15/100 · +35.0 pts
  5. Mark Ruhlandviagamefinity
    Mar 21, 2018·Launch window
    69/100View review
    Steam 65.9/100 · +3.1 ptsMetacritic 15/100 · +54.0 pts