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 Metal Ascension
METALLIC CHILD and Metal Ascension 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. METALLIC CHILD (2021) is 3 years older than Metal Ascension (2024). METALLIC CHILD scores higher on Steam reviews (87.9% positive) than Metal Ascension (50% 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 Metal Ascension
Choose Metal Ascension if it's currently about 70% cheaper on the Steam Store. Metal Ascension launched in 2024.
Both METALLIC CHILD and Metal Ascension 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 |  Metal Ascension | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2021 | 2024 |
| Genres | Action, Indie | Action |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Deck Verified | Deck Playable |
| Price | 24.99 USD | 7.49 USD |
| Steam reviews | 87.9% positive (173 reviews) | 50% positive (10 reviews) |
| Multiplayer | Single-player only | Single-player only |
| Developers | Action Square(STUDIO HG) | Don Pachi |
Side by side
- Both are Action games on Steam.
- METALLIC CHILD (2021) is 3 years older than Metal Ascension (2024).
- METALLIC CHILD scores higher on Steam reviews (87.9% positive) than Metal Ascension (50% positive).
- Metal Ascension is currently ~70% cheaper on Steam than METALLIC CHILD (7.49 USD vs. 24.99 USD).
- Steam Deck: METALLIC CHILD is Deck Verified, Metal Ascension is Deck Playable.
METALLIC CHILD vs Metal Ascension — FAQ
- Should I play METALLIC CHILD or Metal Ascension first?
- If you want chronology, METALLIC CHILD (2021) came out before Metal Ascension (2024). 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 METALLIC CHILD and Metal Ascension 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.