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 End of Garbage
Metamorphosis and End of Garbage 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 End of Garbage (2026). End of Garbage 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 End of Garbage
Choose End of Garbage if you want the Custom Volume Controls, Stereo Sound, and Playable without Timed Input side of the pairing. On Steam, it's currently about 84% cheaper on the Steam Store. End of Garbage launched in 2026.
Both Metamorphosis and End of Garbage 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 |  End of Garbage | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2020 | 2026 |
| Genres | Action, Indie, Adventure | Indie, Adventure |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows, macOS |
| Steam Deck | Deck Verified | Unrated |
| Price | 24.99 USD | 3.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 80.7% positive (238 reviews) | 100% positive (13 reviews) |
| Multiplayer | Single-player only | Single-player only |
| Developers | Ovid Works | Joshua Rosen |
Side by side
- Both share Indie, Adventure on Steam.
- Metamorphosis (2020) is 6 years older than End of Garbage (2026).
- End of Garbage scores higher on Steam reviews (100% positive) than Metamorphosis (80.7% positive).
- End of Garbage is currently ~84% cheaper on Steam than Metamorphosis (3.99 USD vs. 24.99 USD).
- Metamorphosis is Deck Verified on Steam Deck; End of Garbage has no Deck rating yet.
Metamorphosis vs End of Garbage — FAQ
- Should I play Metamorphosis or End of Garbage first?
- If you want chronology, Metamorphosis (2020) came out before End of Garbage (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 End of Garbage 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. End of Garbage doesn't have a Deck rating yet, so its Deck behaviour is currently unverified.