Choose Sniper Elite 5
Choose Sniper Elite 5 if you want the Multi-player, Online PvP, and Online Co-op side of the pairing. On Steam, it has co-op, so you can bring a friend. 10,598 Steam reviews back the pick.
Sniper Elite 5 vs METAL GEAR SOLID 4: Guns of the Patriots - Master Collection Version
Sniper Elite 5 and METAL GEAR SOLID 4: Guns of the Patriots - Master Collection Version both land in Action, 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 Action, Adventure on Steam. Sniper Elite 5 (2022) is 4 years older than METAL GEAR SOLID 4: Guns of the Patriots - Master Collection Version (2026). METAL GEAR SOLID 4: Guns of the Patriots - Master Collection Version scores higher on Steam reviews (96.5% positive) than Sniper Elite 5 (83.9% 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 METAL GEAR SOLID 4: Guns of the Patriots - Master Collection Version
Choose METAL GEAR SOLID 4: Guns of the Patriots - Master Collection Version if you want the DualShock Controller Support, DualSense Controller Support, and Custom Volume Controls side of the pairing. On Steam, it carries the stronger Steam consensus at 96.5% positive across 3,348 reviews.
Both Sniper Elite 5 and METAL GEAR SOLID 4: Guns of the Patriots - Master Collection Version sit in Action and Adventure on Steam and both list Adjustable Difficulty, 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
 Sniper Elite 5 |  METAL GEAR SOLID 4: Guns of the Patriots - Master Collection Version | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2022 | 2026 |
| Genres | Action, Adventure | Action, Adventure |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Deck Playable | Unrated |
| Price | 49.99 USD | 29.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 83.9% positive (10,598 reviews) | 96.5% positive (3,348 reviews) |
| Multiplayer | Multi-player, Cross-Platform Multiplayer, Online Co-op | Single-player only |
| Developers | Rebellion | KONAMI |
Side by side
- Both share Action, Adventure on Steam.
- Sniper Elite 5 (2022) is 4 years older than METAL GEAR SOLID 4: Guns of the Patriots - Master Collection Version (2026).
- METAL GEAR SOLID 4: Guns of the Patriots - Master Collection Version scores higher on Steam reviews (96.5% positive) than Sniper Elite 5 (83.9% positive).
- METAL GEAR SOLID 4: Guns of the Patriots - Master Collection Version is currently ~40% cheaper on Steam than Sniper Elite 5 (29.99 USD vs. 49.99 USD).
- Sniper Elite 5 has co-op; METAL GEAR SOLID 4: Guns of the Patriots - Master Collection Version does not.
- Sniper Elite 5 is Deck Playable on Steam Deck; METAL GEAR SOLID 4: Guns of the Patriots - Master Collection Version has no Deck rating yet.
Sniper Elite 5 vs METAL GEAR SOLID 4: Guns of the Patriots - Master Collection Version — FAQ
- Which is better, Sniper Elite 5 or METAL GEAR SOLID 4: Guns of the Patriots - Master Collection Version?
- On Steam reviews METAL GEAR SOLID 4: Guns of the Patriots - Master Collection Version scores higher (96.5% positive) than Sniper Elite 5 (83.9% positive). Both have enough reviews to trust the signal, so for players using reviews alone, METAL GEAR SOLID 4: Guns of the Patriots - Master Collection Version is the safer pick. Genre fit still matters — check the side-by-side table for the categories each game lands in.
- Should I play Sniper Elite 5 or METAL GEAR SOLID 4: Guns of the Patriots - Master Collection Version first?
- If you want chronology, Sniper Elite 5 (2022) came out before METAL GEAR SOLID 4: Guns of the Patriots - Master Collection Version (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 Sniper Elite 5 and METAL GEAR SOLID 4: Guns of the Patriots - Master Collection Version similar?
- They overlap on Action, 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 METAL GEAR SOLID 4: Guns of the Patriots - Master Collection Version have multiplayer like Sniper Elite 5?
- No. Sniper Elite 5 supports multiplayer on Steam (Multi-player, Cross-Platform Multiplayer, Online Co-op), while METAL GEAR SOLID 4: Guns of the Patriots - Master Collection Version is listed as single-player only.
- Does Sniper Elite 5 run on Steam Deck?
- Yes — Sniper Elite 5 is rated Deck Playable by Valve. METAL GEAR SOLID 4: Guns of the Patriots - Master Collection Version doesn't have a Deck rating yet, so its Deck behaviour is currently unverified.