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Metro: Last Light Redux

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

Should you play it?

It is the year 2034. Beneath the ruins of post-apocalyptic Moscow, in the tunnels of the Metro, the remnants of mankind are besieged by deadly threats from outside – and within. Mutants stalk the catacombs beneath the desolate surface, and hunt amidst the poisoned skies above.

What works

  • Immersive atmosphere
  • Strong narrative and character development
  • Varied gameplay with stealth and combat options
  • Weapon customization and upgrades
  • Includes all dlc content

Things to keep in mind

  • Linear gameplay limits exploration
  • Some ai and technical bugs reported
  • Moral system can be frustrating
  • No multiplayer or social features
  • Some players find stealth mechanics clunky

What to play next

Top picks

Games that feels the closest overall

  • The Witcher 2: Assassins of Kings Enhanced Edition

  • BioShock™ 2 Remastered

  • NieR:Automata™

  • Terminator: Resistance

  • Horizon Zero Dawn™ Complete Edition

  • BioShock™ Remastered

More intense

Games that feels like Metro: Last Light Redux but with a more intense feel

  • Dead Space

  • Metro 2033 Redux

  • Cronos: The New Dawn

  • Dead Space™ 2

  • Witchfire

  • S.T.A.L.K.E.R. 2: Heart of Chornobyl

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Metro: Last Light Redux: A very typical example of its motivational profile. 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, Violence. It leans lower than usual among comparable games on Status.

Last update: 22/08/2026