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Metro 2033 Redux

PlayStation 4, Linux, PC (Microsoft Windows), Mac, Xbox One, Nintendo Switch • 2014

Should you play it?

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.

What works

  • Immersive post-apocalyptic atmosphere
  • Engaging and deep story with multiple endings
  • Challenging survival and combat mechanics
  • Weapon upgrade and customization options
  • High replayability with different modes

Things to keep in mind

  • Linear level design limits freedom
  • Some ai and stealth mechanics are imperfect
  • Lack of multiplayer or social features
  • Minor bugs and occasional glitches
  • Some players find difficulty spikes frustrating

What to play next

Top picks

Games that feels the closest overall

  • The Evil Within

  • Tormented Souls 2

  • Total Chaos

  • Cronos: The New Dawn

  • Dead Space

  • Resident Evil

More relaxing

Games that feels like Metro 2033 Redux but with a more relaxing feel

  • CONTROL Ultimate Edition

  • Indiana Jones and the Great Circle

  • Fallout 3

  • Rise of the Tomb Raider™

  • Metro: Last Light Redux

  • The Morrigan

Less expressive

Games that feels like Metro 2033 Redux but with less self-expression and customization

  • Outlast

  • Alone in the Dark: The New Nightmare

  • Nosferatu: The Wrath of Malachi

  • Collapse

  • Wolfenstein: The Old Blood

  • Wolfenstein II: The New Colossus

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Metro 2033 Redux: Broadly representative of its motivational profile, with a few distinct shifts. Motivations that often define this kind of title include Survival, Violence, Fellowship, Intimacy. Here, the score leans higher than usual among comparable games on Story. It leans lower than usual among comparable games on Relaxation, Leadership.

Last update: 22/08/2026