When you’re heading out into the Russian wastes in any Metro title, you’re going to want to check a few things. Is your flashlight powered up and ready to go? Do you have enough bullets to afford a snack at the next town? Will your gun jam on you when you pull the trigger? When everything you own is a slapdash mix of spare parts and duct tape, survival is tough. It’s also hard thanks in no small part to the many mutated creatures that now dot the landscape. In an effort to get you prepared for what awaits in Exodus, here are our picks for the top 10 scariest mutants in all of Metro.
Now, the Metro games have never been solely about spooks. There’s plenty of soul searching and considering the plight of humanity; all the stuff you’d expect to do after the bombs fall. Still, it’s mighty impressive to see all of 4A Games’ varied creatures in action. While they all evolve from something familiar, their mutated forms are crazy in distinct ways. The demon’s combination of super strong wings and a full human frame, the new zombie-esque creatures, everything is both familiar and different at the same time.
Of course, our list can’t possibly account for anything that the developer of Metro Exodus are keeping under wraps. Who knows what the next game will have in store once you’re knee deep in a new journey? All we know is that we’ve already had giant killer bears, burrowing mole rats, and even killer shellfish in this franchise. Whatever comes next, you’ll just have to load up your magazine and hope you can make it to the next safe house alive. It’s OK if it takes a few tries and you turn the lights on while you play. We won’t tell anyone.
Metro Monsters
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Top 10 Scariest Metro Monsters
Russia can be a rough place, especially in a post-apocalypse. The Russia of the Metro franchise can be even rougher. A bombed out toxic wasteland is one thing, but then you add in the mutants. If you're planning on roughing it through the world of Metro Exodus, here's a guide to what you might encounter. -
Nosalis
The rank and fodder of Metro's mutants. Humanoid in stature, they have huge jaws with sharp teeth. Whether they're rushing players or leaping into the fray, they can easily overcome your defenses in a swarm. Variants include Nosalis with armor plating, winged creatures, and the large Rhino. -
Rhino
Take everything you learned about the Nosalis and supersize it. The Rhino is a hulking brute that charges its prey. A player can be ripped apart with just one or two blows from its massive hide. Only seen in Metro: Last Light so far, we'll have to see if a similar creature evolves for Exodus. -
Bear
What would a game set in Russia be without killer bears? Grizzlies are deadly even without nuclear fallout. So, you can imagine that the bears you'll see in Metro Exodus are something special. From their warped jaw to their increased size, you'll want to stay out of their caves. -
Demon
These mutated batmen are deadly creatures that can hover in the air before swooping in on prey. They hunt almost everything in the wastes but prefer smaller prey like humans. However, if you leave them to their hunt, they'll most likely leave you alone. -
Humanimal
Newly spawned for Metro Exodus, the Humanimal is just what it says on the tin. It is not, in fact, a mutated version of Manimal. Instead, it's a zombie-esque human enemy. They travel in packs but they've lost almost all of their humanity, so don't hold back. -
Librarian
In contrast with the Manimalistic Humanimals, the Librarian has retained its wits since the bombs fell. Mutated from gorillas, these brutes are reclusive and protective. They can place traps and memorize speech, and some have even heard them speak in our native tongues. Doing that and surviving is quite a tale indeed. -
Lurker
The rats of Russia have also gone through a big transformation. Lurkers are burrowing creatures that like to single out isolated foes and go in for the kill. They hunt in groups but can be easily dispatched if you're on your toes. Just keep your eyes on their holes and they'll stay buried. -
Shrimp
The big crawdaddy of Metro's mutants, the Shrimp is a giant shellfish that will swipe players with its huge claws. It also has a belly full of acid and will spit at distant foes before closing the distance for an attack. They tend to stay around the water as expected from a mutated barbie-warmer. -
Spiderbug
What if a spider was also a bug? This is the question posed by Metro's Spiderbug. Combining the multiple legs of the webbed insects with a scorpion's tail, these creatures are sure to cause a panic with a very specific group of people. Thankfully, they're very sensitive to light, so keep a flashlight handy when you hear their skittering. -
Dark Ones
On top of the food chain of all of Metro's mutated creatures are the Dark Ones. These are humans who stayed in the fallout and adapted to the new world rather than settling underground. Their psychic powers have seemingly driven humanity mad, but series protagonist Artyom has a secret history with these sentient beings.
