METAL SLUG vs Rayman® Legends
Which one is worth buying now, with today's prices and each game's recommendation.
Rayman® Legends wins 8 of 14 head-to-head metrics. METAL SLUG is $16.96 cheaper.
Metric by metric
The winner of each row gets a ✓. No row weighs more than another; the recommendation is calculated separately.
| Metric | METAL SLUG | Rayman® Legends |
|---|---|---|
| GameValio scoreRecommendation: Maybe × Maybe | 63 | 67 |
| Quality | 72 | 90 |
| Value | 79 | 59 |
| Popularity | 30 | 33 |
| Current Best Price (USD) | $1.03 | $5.99 |
| Steam Review Score | 89.6% positive | 89.8% positive |
| Average Concurrent Players (14 days) | 15 | 80 |
Where to buy
The 3 cheapest stores for each game
Side by side over time
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Details and requirements
| Item | METAL SLUG | Rayman® Legends |
|---|---|---|
| Release date | June 25, 2015 | September 3, 2013 |
| Developers | Dotemu | Ubisoft Montpellier |
| Publishers | SNK CORPORATION | Ubisoft |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows |
| OS (minimum) | Windows Vista, 7, 8 | Windows XP SP3 or Windows Vista SP2 or Windows 8 (both 32/64bit versions) |
| Processor (minimum) | 2 GHz Dual Core | Intel Core 2 Duo E4400 @ 2.0 GHz or AMD Athlon64 X2 3800+@ 2 GHz |
| Memory (minimum) | 2 GB RAM | 2 GB RAM |
| Graphics (minimum) | NVIDIA GeForce GT 640 | nVidia GeForce 9600GT or higher, AMD Radeon HD3850 or higher (512MB VRAM with Shader Model 4.0) |
| DirectX (minimum) | Version 9.0c | — |
| Storage (minimum) | 500 MB available space | 6 GB available space |
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: METAL SLUG or Rayman® Legends?
Rayman® Legends won the comparison against METAL SLUG based on the head-to-head metric breakdown. Check the metrics table above for a full side-by-side analysis.
How is the comparison calculated?
The comparison winner is determined objectively by counting which game wins more individual metrics in the head-to-head table. No weighting is applied. The GameValio Recommendation shown separately is our own suggestion for each game, based on a weighted score that combines quality (reviews), popularity (player counts), and affordability (price vs value) into a score out of 100. These are two different things: the comparison is objective, the recommendation is GameValio's opinion.
Is METAL SLUG worth buying over Rayman® Legends?
Based on the metrics, Rayman® Legends won the direct comparison. However, also check the GameValio Recommendation for each game and the price comparison table to make the most informed purchase decision.
Which game has better player reviews?
Review score trends and volume over time are shown in the charts section above. The game with consistently higher positive ratios has stronger community reception.
Which game offers better value for money?
The affordability score and price comparison table above highlight the best deals. METAL SLUG currently scores better on value relative to its quality and price.
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Analysis updated: Oct 24, 2026, 01:00 PM UTC