Choose UnMetal
Choose UnMetal if you want an Adventure experience. On Steam, it's currently about 73% cheaper on the Steam Store. UnMetal launched in 2021.
UnMetal vs Spy Drops
UnMetal and Spy Drops both land in Action, Indie 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, Indie on Steam. UnMetal (2021) is 4 years older than Spy Drops (2025). UnMetal scores higher on Steam reviews (91.2% positive) than Spy Drops (66.7% 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 Spy Drops
Choose Spy Drops if you want the Multi-player and PvP side of the pairing. On Steam, it's the newer release (2025) and ships with the modern feature baseline. Spy Drops launched in 2025.
Both UnMetal and Spy Drops sit in Action and Indie 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
 UnMetal |  Spy Drops | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2021 | 2025 |
| Genres | Action, Indie, Adventure | Action, Indie |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Deck Verified | Deck Playable |
| Price | 3.99 USD | 14.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 91.2% positive (827 reviews) | 66.7% positive (57 reviews) |
| Multiplayer | Single-player only | Multi-player |
| Developers | @unepic_fran | Rainy Night Creations |
Side by side
- Both share Action, Indie on Steam.
- UnMetal (2021) is 4 years older than Spy Drops (2025).
- UnMetal scores higher on Steam reviews (91.2% positive) than Spy Drops (66.7% positive).
- UnMetal is currently ~73% cheaper on Steam than Spy Drops (3.99 USD vs. 14.99 USD).
- Steam Deck: UnMetal is Deck Verified, Spy Drops is Deck Playable.
UnMetal vs Spy Drops — FAQ
- Should I play UnMetal or Spy Drops first?
- If you want chronology, UnMetal (2021) came out before Spy Drops (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 UnMetal and Spy Drops similar?
- They overlap on Action, Indie 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 UnMetal have multiplayer like Spy Drops?
- No. Spy Drops supports multiplayer on Steam (Multi-player), while UnMetal is listed as single-player only.