Metro Exodus
PC requirements, performance and Steam Deck status
- Minimum
- GeForce GTX 670
- Recommended
- GeForce GTX 1070 · Core i7-4770K
- 60 fps 1080p high
- Radeon RX 9050 4GB (~60 fps, est.)
- Steam Deck
- Steam Deck Playable · ~31 fps ultra (est.)
- Genres
- Action
- Release
- Feb 14, 2020
- Developer
- 4A Games
- Publisher
- Deep Silver
Flee the shattered ruins of the Moscow Metro and embark on an epic, continent-spanning journey across the post-apocalyptic Russian wilderness. Explore vast, non-linear levels, lose yourself in an immersive, sandbox survival experience, and follow a thrilling story-line that spans an entire year in the greatest Metro adventure yet.
Will Metro Exodus run on your PC?
What you need for Metro Exodus
Metro Exodus needs about a Radeon RX 9050 4GB for 60 fps at 1080p high and an Arc A750 at 1440p (pcgaming.io estimate, medium confidence, ±20%, model v0, data updated 2026-09-24).
| Target | Graphics card (at least) | Processor (at least) |
|---|---|---|
| 1080p · 60 fps · High | Radeon RX 9050 4GB | Core i3-9100F |
| 1080p · 144 fps · Medium | Radeon RX 6700 XT | Ryzen 7 3700X |
| 1440p · 60 fps · High | Arc A750 | Core i3-9100F |
| 1440p · 120 fps · High | Radeon RX 6900 XT | Core i5-9400F |
| 4K · 60 fps · High | GeForce RTX 3080 10GB | Core i3-9100F |
Slowest current desktop parts (2020+ GPUs, 2019+ CPUs) our model expects to reach each target. Best GPUs for Metro Exodus →
Estimated FPS on popular graphics cards (high preset)
| Graphics card | 1080p | 1440p | 4K |
|---|---|---|---|
| GeForce GTX 1650 | 33 | 23 | 14 |
| GeForce GTX 1060 6GB | 47 | 33 | 20 |
| GeForce RTX 2060 6GB | 70 | 49 | 29 |
| Radeon RX 6600 | 77 | 54 | 32 |
| GeForce RTX 3060 12GB | 83 | 58 | 35 |
| GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU | 87 | 61 | 36 |
| Radeon RX 7600 | 97 | 68 | 41 |
| GeForce RTX 4060 | 98 | 69 | 41 |
| GeForce RTX 3070 | 115 | 81 | 48 |
| GeForce RTX 4070 | 145 | 102 | 61 |
| Radeon RX 7800 XT | 162 | 113 | 68 |
| GeForce RTX 5070 | 167 | 117 | 70 |
| Radeon RX 9070 XT | 217 | 152 | 91 |
| GeForce RTX 4080 | 225 | 158 | 95 |
| GeForce RTX 5090 | 300+ | 251 | 151 |
Estimated FPS from our model (v0), based on the game's published requirements and relative GPU/CPU performance. Not measured. Real results vary with drivers, patches, and scenes. Values above 300 fps show as 300+. Data updated 2026-09-24.
Metro Exodus system requirements
| Minimum | Recommended | |
|---|---|---|
| OS | Windows 7/8/10 | Windows 10 |
| Processor | Intel Core i5-4440 or equivalent No specific model named. Estimated from the legacy requirement. | Intel Core i7-4770k or equivalent |
| Graphics | GeForce GTX 670 / GeForce GTX 1050 / AMD Radeon HD 7870 | GeForce GTX 1070 / GeForce RTX 2060 / AMD RX VEGA 56 |
| Memory | 8 GB | 8 GB |
| Storage | 59 GB | 59 GB |
| DirectX | Version 11 | Version 12 |
| Notes | Enhanced Edition requires Nvidia RTX or AMD RX GPU | Enhanced Edition requires Nvidia RTX or AMD RX GPU |
Source: Steam.
Metro Exodus on handheld PCs
Valve rating: Steam Deck Playable
Steam Deck · playable
- !Device compatibility warnings shown
- ✓Default controller configuration fully functional
- ✓Controller glyphs match Steam Deck device
- ✓Interface text is legible
- ✓Default configuration is performant
SteamOS · playable
- !Game startup functional
| Handheld | Native resolution | Estimated FPS | Verdict |
|---|---|---|---|
| Steam Deck OLED | 1280×800 | 31 ultra | Steam Deck Playable |
| ROG Ally X | 1920×1080 | 32 high | Steam Deck Playable · faster GPU |
| ROG Xbox Ally X | 1920×1080 | 37 high | Steam Deck Playable · faster GPU |
| Legion Go 2 | 1920×1200 | 33 high | Steam Deck Playable · faster GPU |
| MSI Claw 8 AI+ | 1920×1200 | 33 high | Steam Deck Playable · faster GPU |
Each handheld at its own screen resolution, on the best preset that holds 30 fps. Steam Deck verdicts are Valve's rating.
Details
- Controller support
- Full
- DLC
- 3
- Steam achievements
- 68
- Metacritic
- 85
- Features
- Single-playerSteam AchievementsFull controller supportSteam Trading CardsSteam CloudRemote Play on PhoneRemote Play on TabletRemote Play on TVFamily Sharing
- Languages (15)
- English, French, Italian, German, Spanish - Spain, Czech, Polish, Portuguese - Brazil, Russian, Korean, Simplified Chinese, Traditional Chinese, Ukrainian, Japanese, Spanish - Latin America
Full audio: English, French, Italian, German, Spanish - Spain, Russian, Ukrainian, Japanese
Latest news & patches
- Introducing: Metro Awakening – A new VR Metro game by Vertigo Games2024-01-31
- Metro Franchise Midweek Deal2023-12-04
- Ukrainian Games Festival - Save up to 90% on Metro Franchise2023-08-18
- Metro Exodus PC Enhanced HotfixPatch2021-05-21
Official announcements via Steam.
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FAQ
Can Metro Exodus run on a GTX 1650?
Yes, at lower settings. The GeForce GTX 1650 meets Metro Exodus's minimum spec but not the recommended one. We estimate ~33 fps at 1080p high (range 27–40, medium confidence, ±20%), GPU-limited. 60 fps at 1080p is out of reach. The cheapest current card for 60 fps at 1080p high is the Radeon RX 9050 4GB (~60 fps). Every preset on the GTX 1650.
Can Metro Exodus run on Steam Deck?
Yes, with issues. Valve rates Metro Exodus Steam Deck Playable. At the Steam Deck OLED's native 1280×800 we estimate ~31 fps on the ultra preset (range 25–37, medium confidence, ±20%). 60 fps is reachable on the low preset. Presets for 30/40/60 fps on Steam Deck OLED.
What graphics card do I need for Metro Exodus at 1440p?
For 60 fps at 1440p high, our model points to an Arc A750 or faster: ~61 fps (range 49–73, medium confidence, ±20%). At 1080p high a Radeon RX 9050 4GB is enough. 4K at 60 fps needs a GeForce RTX 3080 10GB. All are the slowest current desktop cards per target. Best GPUs for Metro Exodus by brand.
Can I run Metro Exodus on a laptop?
Yes, with a fast enough GPU. Of the 30 laptop GPUs we list, the GeForce RTX 2060 Laptop GPU is the slowest expected to reach 60 fps at 1080p high: ~60 fps (range 48–72, medium confidence, ±20%). The slowest one that meets the minimum spec, the GeForce GTX 1650 Laptop GPU, gets ~45 fps at 1080p low. Metro Exodus on the GeForce RTX 2060 Laptop GPU.
How much RAM does Metro Exodus need?
The publisher's Steam listing asks for 8 GB of RAM minimum and 8 GB recommended for Metro Exodus.
How much storage does Metro Exodus take?
Metro Exodus needs 59 GB of free storage according to the publisher's recommended spec on Steam. The minimum operating system is Windows 7/8/10.