Choose METALLIC CHILD
Choose METALLIC CHILD if you want an Indie experience. On Steam, it's Steam Deck Verified, so handheld play works out of the box. METALLIC CHILD launched in 2021.
METALLIC CHILD vs Vulkan: Lost Planet
METALLIC CHILD and Vulkan: Lost Planet 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. Both released in 2021. Vulkan: Lost Planet scores higher on Steam reviews (91.7% positive) than METALLIC CHILD (87.9% 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 Vulkan: Lost Planet
Choose Vulkan: Lost Planet if it's currently about 92% cheaper on the Steam Store. Vulkan: Lost Planet launched in 2021.
Both METALLIC CHILD and Vulkan: Lost Planet 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
 METALLIC CHILD |  Vulkan: Lost Planet | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2021 | 2021 |
| Genres | Action, Indie | Action |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Deck Verified | Unrated |
| Price | 24.99 USD | 1.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 87.9% positive (173 reviews) | 91.7% positive (12 reviews) |
| Multiplayer | Single-player only | Single-player only |
| Developers | Action Square(STUDIO HG) | Old School Vibes |
Side by side
- Both are Action games on Steam.
- Both released in 2021.
- Vulkan: Lost Planet scores higher on Steam reviews (91.7% positive) than METALLIC CHILD (87.9% positive).
- Vulkan: Lost Planet is currently ~92% cheaper on Steam than METALLIC CHILD (1.99 USD vs. 24.99 USD).
- METALLIC CHILD is Deck Verified on Steam Deck; Vulkan: Lost Planet has no Deck rating yet.
METALLIC CHILD vs Vulkan: Lost Planet — FAQ
- Are METALLIC CHILD and Vulkan: Lost Planet 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 METALLIC CHILD run on Steam Deck?
- Yes — METALLIC CHILD is rated Deck Verified by Valve. Vulkan: Lost Planet doesn't have a Deck rating yet, so its Deck behaviour is currently unverified.