Choose Metal Gunner
Choose Metal Gunner if it's currently about 47% cheaper on the Steam Store. Metal Gunner launched in 2020.
Metal Gunner vs ARMS DOLL
Metal Gunner and ARMS DOLL 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. Metal Gunner (2020) is 2 years older than ARMS DOLL (2022). ARMS DOLL scores higher on Steam reviews (92.3% positive) than Metal Gunner (73.3% 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 ARMS DOLL
Choose ARMS DOLL if it matches what drew you to this matchup. ARMS DOLL launched in 2022.
Both Metal Gunner and ARMS DOLL sit in Action and Indie on Steam and both list Tracked Controller Support and VR Only, 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
 Metal Gunner |  ARMS DOLL | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2020 | 2022 |
| Genres | Action, Indie | Action, Indie |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Unrated | Unrated |
| Price | 9.99 USD | 18.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 73.3% positive (15 reviews) | 92.3% positive (13 reviews) |
| Multiplayer | Single-player only | Single-player only |
| Developers | KIMYS STUDIO | Mumyou Tsujigiri |
Side by side
- Both share Action, Indie on Steam.
- Metal Gunner (2020) is 2 years older than ARMS DOLL (2022).
- ARMS DOLL scores higher on Steam reviews (92.3% positive) than Metal Gunner (73.3% positive).
- Metal Gunner is currently ~47% cheaper on Steam than ARMS DOLL (9.99 USD vs. 18.99 USD).
Metal Gunner vs ARMS DOLL — FAQ
- Should I play Metal Gunner or ARMS DOLL first?
- If you want chronology, Metal Gunner (2020) came out before ARMS DOLL (2022). 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 Metal Gunner and ARMS DOLL 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.