
About Metro 2033
Metro 2033 is a first-person shooter with survival horror elements, based on the Russian book of the same name by Dmitry Glukhovsky. Most of the game takes place underground, but several times Artyom will have to venture outside, into the perpetual nuclear winter. Game progression is fairly linear, though areas may be explored more thoroughly for items and ammunition. Setpieces include a few on-rails sequences, missions that involve defending a location from an onslaught of monsters, and others. A few stages can be completed in a stealthy fashion.
Set in the shattered subway of a post apocalyptic Moscow, Metro 2033 is a story of intensive underground survival where the fate of mankind rests in your hands. 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. An entire generation has been born and raised underground, and their besieged Metro Station-Cities struggle for survival, with each other, and the mutant horrors that await outside. You are Artyom, born in the last days before the fire, but raised Underground. Having never ventured beyond your Metro Station-City limits, one fateful event sparks a desperate mission to the heart of the Metro system, to warn the remnants of mankind of a terrible impending threat. Your journey takes you from the forgotten catacombs beneath the subway to the desolate wastelands above, where your actions will determine the fate of mankind.
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PC system requirements
Official specs from Steam
Minimum
| OS * | Windows XP, Vista, or 7 |
|---|---|
| Processor | Dual core CPU (any Core 2 Duo or better) |
| Memory | 1GB RAM |
| Graphics | DirectX 9, Shader Model 3 compliant graphics cards (GeForce 8800, GeForce GT220 and above) |
| DirectX® | DirectX 9.0c |
Recommended
| Processor | Any Quad Core or 3.0+ GHz Dual Core CPU |
|---|---|
| Memory | 2GB RAM |
| Graphics | DirectX 10 compliant graphics card (GeForce GTX 260 and above) |
| DirectX® | DirectX 10 or higher |
| Processor | Core i7 CPU |
| Memory | 8GB RAM or higher |
Metro 2033 FAQ
When did Metro 2033 come out?
Metro 2033 was released on March 16, 2010 for PC and Xbox 360.
Is Metro 2033 on PlayStation 5?
No. Metro 2033 has not been announced for PlayStation 5. It is available on PC and Xbox 360.
Is Metro 2033 on Xbox Series X|S?
No. Metro 2033 has not been announced for Xbox Series X|S. It is available on PC and Xbox 360.
Is Metro 2033 on Nintendo Switch 2?
No. Metro 2033 has not been announced for Nintendo Switch 2. It is available on PC and Xbox 360.
Who is making Metro 2033?
Metro 2033 is developed by 4A Games and published by THQ.
Is Metro 2033 multiplayer?
No. Metro 2033 is single player only.
Is Metro 2033 good?
Steam players rate it "Very Positive" — 93% of 34,173 reviews are positive. Critics average 87/100.
What are the minimum PC requirements for Metro 2033?
The minimum GPU is DirectX 9, Shader Model 3 compliant graphics cards (GeForce 8800, GeForce GT220 and above). See the full minimum and recommended specs on our Metro 2033 system requirements page.
Metro series
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