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F.I.S.T.: Forged In Shadow Torch vs Metroidvania

F.I.S.T.: Forged In Shadow Torch and Metroidvania 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. F.I.S.T.: Forged In Shadow Torch (2021) is 5 years older than Metroidvania (2026). Metroidvania is currently ~75% cheaper on Steam than F.I.S.T.: Forged In Shadow Torch (3.99 USD vs. 15.99 USD). 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 F.I.S.T.: Forged In Shadow Torch

Choose F.I.S.T.: Forged In Shadow Torch if you want a Sports and Simulation experience. On Steam, it's Steam Deck Verified, so handheld play works out of the box. F.I.S.T.: Forged In Shadow Torch launched in 2021.

Choose Metroidvania

Choose Metroidvania if you want the Narrated Game Menus, Playable without Timed Input, and Save Anytime side of the pairing. On Steam, it's currently about 75% cheaper on the Steam Store. Metroidvania launched in 2026.

Both F.I.S.T.: Forged In Shadow Torch and Metroidvania 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

F.I.S.T.: Forged In Shadow Torch vs Metroidvania — Steam metadata comparison
F.I.S.T.: Forged In Shadow Torch — Steam game coverF.I.S.T.: Forged In Shadow TorchMetroidvania — Steam game coverMetroidvania
Released20212026
GenresAction, Sports, Indie, Adventure, Simulation, RPGAction, Indie, Adventure, RPG
PlatformsWindowsWindows
Steam DeckDeck VerifiedUnrated
Price15.99 USD3.99 USD
Steam reviews87% positive (721 reviews)2 reviews
MultiplayerSingle-player onlySingle-player only
DevelopersTiGamesDavid Chuks

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F.I.S.T.: Forged In Shadow Torch vs Metroidvania — FAQ

Should I play F.I.S.T.: Forged In Shadow Torch or Metroidvania first?
If you want chronology, F.I.S.T.: Forged In Shadow Torch (2021) came out before Metroidvania (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 F.I.S.T.: Forged In Shadow Torch and Metroidvania 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 F.I.S.T.: Forged In Shadow Torch run on Steam Deck?
Yes — F.I.S.T.: Forged In Shadow Torch is rated Deck Verified by Valve. Metroidvania doesn't have a Deck rating yet, so its Deck behaviour is currently unverified.
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