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 End of the Sun: Prologue
Metamorphosis and The End of the Sun: Prologue 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 5 years older than The End of the Sun: Prologue (2025). The End of the Sun: Prologue scores higher on Steam reviews (100% 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 End of the Sun: Prologue
Choose The End of the Sun: Prologue if you want a Free To Play and Casual game with DualShock Controller Support, Adjustable Text Size, and Subtitle Options. On Steam, it's free to play, so the barrier to trying it is zero. The End of the Sun: Prologue launched in 2025.
Both Metamorphosis and The End of the Sun: Prologue 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 End of the Sun: Prologue | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2020 | 2025 |
| Genres | Action, Indie, Adventure | Indie, Adventure, Free To Play, Casual |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Deck Verified | Unrated |
| Price | 24.99 USD | Free to play |
| Steam reviews | 80.7% positive (238 reviews) | 100% positive (17 reviews) |
| Multiplayer | Single-player only | Single-player only |
| Developers | Ovid Works | The End of the Sun Forge |
Side by side
- Both share Indie, Adventure on Steam.
- Metamorphosis (2020) is 5 years older than The End of the Sun: Prologue (2025).
- The End of the Sun: Prologue scores higher on Steam reviews (100% positive) than Metamorphosis (80.7% positive).
- The End of the Sun: Prologue is free; Metamorphosis is paid (24.99 USD).
- Metamorphosis is Deck Verified on Steam Deck; The End of the Sun: Prologue has no Deck rating yet.
Metamorphosis vs The End of the Sun: Prologue — FAQ
- Should I play Metamorphosis or The End of the Sun: Prologue first?
- If you want chronology, Metamorphosis (2020) came out before The End of the Sun: Prologue (2025). 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 End of the Sun: Prologue 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.
- Is The End of the Sun: Prologue free?
- Yes — The End of the Sun: Prologue is a free-to-play Steam title. Metamorphosis is paid (24.99 USD).
- Does Metamorphosis run on Steam Deck?
- Yes — Metamorphosis is rated Deck Verified by Valve. The End of the Sun: Prologue doesn't have a Deck rating yet, so its Deck behaviour is currently unverified.