Choose Metamorphosis
Choose Metamorphosis if you want an Action experience. Metamorphosis launched in 2020.
Metamorphosis vs The Gap
Metamorphosis and The Gap both land in Indie, Adventure on Steam, which is why they keep getting compared. The comparison below is built from each game's Steam metadata — release year, genres, categories, Steam Deck status, price, and review score — refreshed daily by imho.run's scraper. Headline differences: Both share Indie, Adventure on Steam. Metamorphosis (2020) is 3 years older than The Gap (2023). The Gap scores higher on Steam reviews (95.3% positive) than Metamorphosis (80.7% positive). No login or purchase needed — scroll for the full table, the verdict FAQ, and links to ranked similar games for both titles.
Which should you pick?
Choose The Gap
Choose The Gap if you want a Casual experience. On Steam, it's currently about 20% cheaper on the Steam Store. The Gap launched in 2023.
Both Metamorphosis and The Gap sit in Indie and Adventure on Steam, so either pick lands in the same broad neighborhood. Use the side-by-side table for the feature view, or follow the "Games like" links below to see ranked alternatives for either title.
Side-by-side comparison
 Metamorphosis |  The Gap | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2020 | 2023 |
| Genres | Action, Indie, Adventure | Indie, Adventure, Casual |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Deck Verified | Deck Verified |
| Price | 24.99 USD | 19.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 80.7% positive (238 reviews) | 95.3% positive (85 reviews) |
| Multiplayer | Single-player only | Single-player only |
| Developers | Ovid Works | Label This |
Side by side
- Both share Indie, Adventure on Steam.
- Metamorphosis (2020) is 3 years older than The Gap (2023).
- The Gap scores higher on Steam reviews (95.3% positive) than Metamorphosis (80.7% positive).
- The Gap is currently ~20% cheaper on Steam than Metamorphosis (19.99 USD vs. 24.99 USD).
- Both are Deck Verified.
Metamorphosis vs The Gap — FAQ
- Should I play Metamorphosis or The Gap first?
- If you want chronology, Metamorphosis (2020) came out before The Gap (2023). If neither is a sequel to the other, order doesn't really matter — start with whichever fits your current mood, since both share enough on Steam to make either a reasonable opener.
- Are Metamorphosis and The Gap similar?
- They overlap on Indie, Adventure on Steam, so the catalogue groups them together — but "similar" depends on the specific mechanics. Use the genre + category rows above to decide whether the overlap matches what drew you to the one you've already played.
- Do Metamorphosis and The Gap both run on Steam Deck?
- Yes — both are Steam Deck Verified, meaning Valve confirms they run with full controller support, legible text, and default settings out of the box.