Choose Peripeteia
Choose Peripeteia if you want an Indie, Simulation, and RPG experience. 1,719 Steam reviews back the pick.
Peripeteia vs Metathrone
Peripeteia and Metathrone both land in Action 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 are Action games on Steam. Metathrone (2024) is 1 year older than Peripeteia (2025). Peripeteia scores higher on Steam reviews (83.7% positive) than Metathrone (80% 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 Metathrone
Choose Metathrone if you want an Adventure experience. On Steam, it's currently about 80% cheaper on the Steam Store. Metathrone launched in 2024.
Both Peripeteia and Metathrone sit in Action 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
 Peripeteia |  Metathrone | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2025 | 2024 |
| Genres | Action, Indie, Simulation, RPG, Early Access | Action, Adventure |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Deck Playable | Unrated |
| Price | 24.99 USD | 4.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 83.7% positive (1,719 reviews) | 80% positive (10 reviews) |
| Multiplayer | Single-player only | Single-player only |
| Developers | Ninth Exodus | Orion Games |
Side by side
- Both are Action games on Steam.
- Metathrone (2024) is 1 year older than Peripeteia (2025).
- Peripeteia scores higher on Steam reviews (83.7% positive) than Metathrone (80% positive).
- Metathrone is currently ~80% cheaper on Steam than Peripeteia (4.99 USD vs. 24.99 USD).
- Peripeteia is Deck Playable on Steam Deck; Metathrone has no Deck rating yet.
Peripeteia vs Metathrone — FAQ
- Should I play Peripeteia or Metathrone first?
- If you want chronology, Metathrone (2024) came out before Peripeteia (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 Peripeteia and Metathrone similar?
- They overlap on Action 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 Peripeteia run on Steam Deck?
- Yes — Peripeteia is rated Deck Playable by Valve. Metathrone doesn't have a Deck rating yet, so its Deck behaviour is currently unverified.