A new shooter on Steam impresses players with intense gameplay and fast movement like in Doom Eternal, but in a cyberpunk setting.
Which game is being talked about? It refers to Metal Eden, a new first-person shooter by developer Reikon Games. MeinMMO last reported on this in March. The similarity to shooters like Doom Eternal was already noticeable back then.
You take control of an advanced combat android called Hyper Unit. Your goal is to save the “Cores” of the inhabitants of Moebius, a city in space. These cores contain the consciousness of the people living there.
Metal Eden was originally supposed to be released in May. However, in April the developers postponed the release to September 2, 2025. This decision was made to take into account player feedback on the demo version of the shooter, as stated in a blog post on Steam.
Metal Eden is available on Steam, PS5 and Xbox Series X|S for €39.99.
Here you see the launch trailer for the game:
If you like fast shooters, you’ll love Metal Eden
How is the game currently being received? In a review by GameStar, Metal Eden impressed and players on Steam are excited – with a few complaints. Of the total 464 reviews on Steam, 88% are positive.
Here’s an excerpt from the reviews:
- “For me personally, it’s even better and more motivating than the last Doom. […] just turn off your brain and let it rip.” (Steam) Most likely referring to Doom: The Dark Ages.
- “Absolute recommendation. It’s short, but like a roller coaster in a techno club. I just love it.” (Steam)
- “Very cool game. Good 5 hours of nonstop action. Replayability is given, as there are enough variations in gameplay. Would love more of that.” (Steam)
However, there are also some criticisms of the game. Some players complain about poor performance on their devices. “UE5 strikes again,” it says in one review.
According to the website HowLongToBeat, you should expect around 5 hours per playthrough. Compared to the price, some players find that too short. Additionally, there is no NG+ or other game modes to keep players engaged after a single playthrough.
You can easily find out if Metal Eden is for you. There’s a demo for the game available for free on Steam. So you don’t have to buy a pig in a poke.
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