Rank 01Why this
Also Dog and Post-apocalyptic, like METAL DOGS.
- $39.99 (Price checked Nov 7)
- Deck Playable
- 2022
Games like METAL DOGS
- 27 games
- Updated Oct 23, 2026
Players who liked METAL DOGS also play
The closest matches to METAL DOGS: METAL MAX Xeno Reborn, Titans of the Past, BlazBlue Entropy Effect, Striving for Light, and Super Cane Magic ZERO - Legend of the Cane Cane. Ranked by imho.run from Steam co-play data, shared tags and reviews.
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Rank 02Why this
Shares loot crafting and equipment upgrades with METAL DOGS.
- $24.99 (Price checked Nov 7)
- Deck Playable
- 2025
Rank 03Why this
Also Post-apocalyptic and Hack and Slash, like METAL DOGS.
- $19.99 (Price checked Nov 10)
- Deck Verified
- 2024
Rank 04 
Striving for Light
Why this: Shares hardcore mode with METAL DOGS.
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Super Cane Magic ZERO - Legend of the Cane Cane
Why this: Also Hack and Slash and Action RPG, like METAL DOGS.
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Moonlighter 2: The Endless Vault
Why this: Also Hack and Slash and Procedural Generation, like METAL DOGS.
Rank 08 
The full ranked list: top 24 games like METAL DOGS
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Also Post-apocalyptic and Hack and Slash, like METAL DOGS.
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Also Hack and Slash and Action RPG, like METAL DOGS.
- 78% of 69 reviews
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Also Hack and Slash and Procedural Generation, like METAL DOGS.
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- Released: 2023
- Developer: 24Frame,inc.
- Price: $19.99checked Nov 6
- Steam Deck: Deck Playable
- 80% of 79 reviews
- Genres: Action, Indie, RPG
- Platforms: Windows
Players highlight
- Customizable weapon mutagen system
- Explosive combat with over the top firepower
- Hardcore mode for rogue lite fans
- Challenging
- Comedic
- Epic
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Why this: Same funny mood as METAL DOGS.
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Why this: Also Hack and Slash and Action RPG, like METAL DOGS.
Cheaper alternatives
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Why this: Also Post-apocalyptic and Hack and Slash, like METAL DOGS.
FATE
Why this: Also Dog and Hack and Slash, like METAL DOGS.
Halls of Torment
Why this: Also Hack and Slash and Action RPG, like METAL DOGS.
Din's Curse
Why this: Also Hack and Slash and Procedural Generation, like METAL DOGS.
Fallout: New Vegas
Why this: Shares hardcore mode with METAL DOGS.
Free alternatives
Free games the recommender matches to METAL DOGS, limited to titles with at least 500 Steam reviews and 80% positive.
Spiral Knights
Why this: Also Hack and Slash and Action RPG, like METAL DOGS.
Realm of the Mad God Exalt
Why this: Also Action RPG and Action Roguelike, like METAL DOGS.
Plays great on Steam Deck
Valve-Verified or Playable picks from the similar pool — ready to go on Deck out of the box.
BlazBlue Entropy Effect
Why this: Also Post-apocalyptic and Hack and Slash, like METAL DOGS.
Striving for Light
Why this: Shares hardcore mode with METAL DOGS.
Super Cane Magic ZERO - Legend of the Cane Cane
Why this: Also Hack and Slash and Action RPG, like METAL DOGS.
Moonlighter 2: The Endless Vault
Why this: Also Hack and Slash and Procedural Generation, like METAL DOGS.
About METAL DOGS
The closest matches to METAL DOGS: METAL MAX Xeno Reborn, Titans of the Past, BlazBlue Entropy Effect, Striving for Light, and Super Cane Magic ZERO - Legend of the Cane Cane. Ranked by imho.run from Steam co-play data, shared tags and reviews.
If METAL DOGS is your kind of game, the closest matches are METAL MAX Xeno Reborn, Titans of the Past and BlazBlue Entropy Effect — picked from the ranked list below. Reviewers describe it as challenging, comedic and epic, and single out its boss grind and dog tag exchange. Each pick is ranked by what players of this game also play, shared genres and tags, and review-mined similarity — not a generic popularity list.
About METAL DOGS: Set in a world after the destruction of humankind, the harsh battle of the combat dog "Pochi" begins. Explore dungeons that change every time you enter, get a wide variety of weapons, and power up your dog! Hunt the evil "WANTED"! Enjoy exhilarating battles casually in this shooting action game.
Is METAL DOGS worth buying?
Mostly recommended
A summary of what players say, not a promise you'll like it. Every signal is listed below.
- 80% of 79 Steam reviews are positive.
- We don't track this game's daily reviews yet, so this is the all-time picture.
- Price: $19.99 (checked Nov 6).
- People who recommend it had played a median of 5 h when they wrote their review.
- Steam Deck Playable: works, with some rough edges.
What fans praise · Themes mined from positive reviews
- Customizable weapon mutagen system
- Explosive combat with over the top firepower
- Hardcore mode for rogue lite fans
- Ridiculous metal max creature designs
Top critical reviews
The most up-voted negative English reviews in our sample, quoted as written.
“Extremely mediocre dungeon crawler type game with very little variety. It's fun initially but once the novelty of "haha look at the funny dog with gun" wears off, it becomes increasingly obvious that the game has very little else.”
People who play it also play: METAL MAX Xeno Reborn, Titans of the Past, BlazBlue Entropy Effect
Frequently asked about METAL DOGS
Can I run it?
Does METAL DOGS run on Steam Deck?
METAL DOGS is rated Playable on Steam Deck — it runs, but expect some manual adjustments (control remapping, text size, or graphics settings) for the best experience.
How much does METAL DOGS cost?
METAL DOGS is listed on Steam at 19.99 USD (current store price; Steam sales may reduce this temporarily).
What games are most similar to METAL DOGS?
Based on Steam play patterns and shared genres/tags, the games most often recommended alongside METAL DOGS are METAL MAX Xeno Reborn, Titans of the Past, BlazBlue Entropy Effect.
Who developed METAL DOGS?
METAL DOGS was developed by 24Frame,inc..