Choose UnMetal
Choose UnMetal if it's Steam Deck Verified, so handheld play works out of the box. UnMetal launched in 2021.
UnMetal vs Fool
UnMetal and Fool both land in Action, 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 Action, Indie, Adventure on Steam. UnMetal is Deck Verified on Steam Deck; Fool has no Deck rating yet. 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 Fool
Choose Fool if you want the Adjustable Text Size, Camera Comfort, and Custom Volume Controls side of the pairing.
Both UnMetal and Fool sit in Action, 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
 UnMetal |  Fool | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2021 | — |
| Genres | Action, Indie, Adventure | Action, Indie, Adventure |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows, Linux |
| Steam Deck | Deck Verified | Unrated |
| Price | 3.99 USD | Price unknown |
| Steam reviews | 91.2% positive (827 reviews) | — |
| Multiplayer | Single-player only | Single-player only |
| Developers | @unepic_fran | Evergreen Games |
Side by side
- Both share Action, Indie, Adventure on Steam.
- UnMetal is Deck Verified on Steam Deck; Fool has no Deck rating yet.
UnMetal vs Fool — FAQ
- Are UnMetal and Fool similar?
- They overlap on Action, 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 UnMetal run on Steam Deck?
- Yes — UnMetal is rated Deck Verified by Valve. Fool doesn't have a Deck rating yet, so its Deck behaviour is currently unverified.