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 808
Metamorphosis and 808 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 6 years older than 808 (2026). Metamorphosis is Deck Verified on Steam Deck; 808 has no Deck rating yet. 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 808
Choose 808 if it's the newer release (2026) and ships with the modern feature baseline. 808 launched in 2026.
Both Metamorphosis and 808 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 |  808 | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2020 | 2026 |
| Genres | Action, Indie, Adventure | Indie, Adventure |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Deck Verified | Unrated |
| Price | 24.99 USD | Price unknown |
| Steam reviews | 80.7% positive (238 reviews) | — |
| Multiplayer | Single-player only | Single-player only |
| Developers | Ovid Works | Zero Task |
Side by side
- Both share Indie, Adventure on Steam.
- Metamorphosis (2020) is 6 years older than 808 (2026).
- Metamorphosis is Deck Verified on Steam Deck; 808 has no Deck rating yet.
Metamorphosis vs 808 — FAQ
- Should I play Metamorphosis or 808 first?
- If you want chronology, Metamorphosis (2020) came out before 808 (2026). 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 808 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. 808 doesn't have a Deck rating yet, so its Deck behaviour is currently unverified.