Platformer · 1994
Super Metroid
In short: Super Metroid is a Platformer game by Nintendo, released in 1994 on Nintendo. It takes about 10 hours to beat.
After having defeated Mother Brain, the leader of the Space Pirates who wanted to use alien creatures known as Metroids to dominate the world, the bounty hunter Samus Aran took the fight to the Metroids' homeland and eradicated them. Only a single Metroid larva remained. Samus took it to a galactic research station,…
Key facts
- Released
- 19 March 1994
- Genre
- Platformer · Shooter · Adventure
- Length
- ≈ 10 h to beat
- Game modes
- Solo
- Platforms
- Nintendo
- Studio
- Nintendo, Intelligent Systems
Why play it
- Community rating 4.35/5
- A 1994 classic that aged well
- "Action" vibe
Frequently asked questions
How long does it take to beat Super Metroid?
Expect about 10 hours to reach the end (average reported by players).
Can you play Super Metroid with friends?
No, Super Metroid is a single-player experience.
What platforms is Super Metroid on?
Super Metroid is available on Nintendo.
What games are like Super Metroid?
In the same spirit: Super Mario Sunshine, NES Remix 2 and Yoshi's Island DS.



