Choose Metamorphosis
Choose Metamorphosis if you want an Action experience. On Steam, it's Steam Deck Verified, so handheld play works out of the box. Metamorphosis launched in 2020.
Metamorphosis vs The Unluckiest Man
Metamorphosis and The Unluckiest Man 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 2 years older than The Unluckiest Man (2022). The Unluckiest Man scores higher on Steam reviews (90.4% 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 Unluckiest Man
Choose The Unluckiest Man if it carries the stronger Steam consensus at 90.4% positive across 177 reviews.
Both Metamorphosis and The Unluckiest Man 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 Unluckiest Man | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2020 | 2022 |
| Genres | Action, Indie, Adventure | Indie, Adventure |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Deck Verified | Unrated |
| Price | 24.99 USD | 3.19 USD |
| Steam reviews | 80.7% positive (238 reviews) | 90.4% positive (177 reviews) |
| Multiplayer | Single-player only | Single-player only |
| Developers | Ovid Works | Darkania Works |
Side by side
- Both share Indie, Adventure on Steam.
- Metamorphosis (2020) is 2 years older than The Unluckiest Man (2022).
- The Unluckiest Man scores higher on Steam reviews (90.4% positive) than Metamorphosis (80.7% positive).
- The Unluckiest Man is currently ~87% cheaper on Steam than Metamorphosis (3.19 USD vs. 24.99 USD).
- Metamorphosis is Deck Verified on Steam Deck; The Unluckiest Man has no Deck rating yet.
Metamorphosis vs The Unluckiest Man — FAQ
- Which is better, Metamorphosis or The Unluckiest Man?
- On Steam reviews The Unluckiest Man scores higher (90.4% positive) than Metamorphosis (80.7% positive). Both have enough reviews to trust the signal, so for players using reviews alone, The Unluckiest Man is the safer pick. Genre fit still matters — check the side-by-side table for the categories each game lands in.
- Should I play Metamorphosis or The Unluckiest Man first?
- If you want chronology, Metamorphosis (2020) came out before The Unluckiest Man (2022). 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 Unluckiest Man 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.
- Does Metamorphosis run on Steam Deck?
- Yes — Metamorphosis is rated Deck Verified by Valve. The Unluckiest Man doesn't have a Deck rating yet, so its Deck behaviour is currently unverified.