Choose METALLIC CHILD
Choose METALLIC CHILD if it's Steam Deck Verified, so handheld play works out of the box. METALLIC CHILD launched in 2021.
METALLIC CHILD vs Dash x Survivors
METALLIC CHILD and Dash x Survivors 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. METALLIC CHILD (2021) is 3 years older than Dash x Survivors (2024). Dash x Survivors scores higher on Steam reviews (100% 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 Dash x Survivors
Choose Dash x Survivors if you want an Early Access experience. On Steam, it's currently about 76% cheaper on the Steam Store. Dash x Survivors launched in 2024.
Both METALLIC CHILD and Dash x Survivors sit in Action and Indie 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 |  Dash x Survivors | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2021 | 2024 |
| Genres | Action, Indie | Action, Indie, Early Access |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Deck Verified | Unrated |
| Price | 24.99 USD | 5.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 87.9% positive (173 reviews) | 100% positive (15 reviews) |
| Multiplayer | Single-player only | Single-player only |
| Developers | Action Square(STUDIO HG) | TEAM DASH GAMES |
Side by side
- Both share Action, Indie on Steam.
- METALLIC CHILD (2021) is 3 years older than Dash x Survivors (2024).
- Dash x Survivors scores higher on Steam reviews (100% positive) than METALLIC CHILD (87.9% positive).
- Dash x Survivors is currently ~76% cheaper on Steam than METALLIC CHILD (5.99 USD vs. 24.99 USD).
- METALLIC CHILD is Deck Verified on Steam Deck; Dash x Survivors has no Deck rating yet.
METALLIC CHILD vs Dash x Survivors — FAQ
- Should I play METALLIC CHILD or Dash x Survivors first?
- If you want chronology, METALLIC CHILD (2021) came out before Dash x Survivors (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 Dash x Survivors 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.
- Does METALLIC CHILD run on Steam Deck?
- Yes — METALLIC CHILD is rated Deck Verified by Valve. Dash x Survivors doesn't have a Deck rating yet, so its Deck behaviour is currently unverified.