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 PROJECT TACHYON
METALLIC CHILD and PROJECT TACHYON 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 4 years older than PROJECT TACHYON (2025). Both sit near 88% positive on Steam (METALLIC CHILD: 173 reviews, PROJECT TACHYON: 17). 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 PROJECT TACHYON
Choose PROJECT TACHYON if you want an Adventure experience. On Steam, it's currently about 28% cheaper on the Steam Store. PROJECT TACHYON launched in 2025.
Both METALLIC CHILD and PROJECT TACHYON sit in Action on Steam, so either pick lands in the same broad neighborhood. Steam reviews are nearly tied (87.9% vs 88.2% positive), so genre fit is the cleanest tiebreaker — scroll the table for the feature-by-feature view.
Side-by-side comparison
 METALLIC CHILD |  PROJECT TACHYON | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2021 | 2025 |
| Genres | Action, Indie | Action, Adventure |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Deck Verified | Deck Playable |
| Price | 24.99 USD | 17.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 87.9% positive (173 reviews) | 88.2% positive (17 reviews) |
| Multiplayer | Single-player only | Single-player only |
| Developers | Action Square(STUDIO HG) | STUDIO N9 |
Side by side
- Both are Action games on Steam.
- METALLIC CHILD (2021) is 4 years older than PROJECT TACHYON (2025).
- Both sit near 88% positive on Steam (METALLIC CHILD: 173 reviews, PROJECT TACHYON: 17).
- PROJECT TACHYON is currently ~28% cheaper on Steam than METALLIC CHILD (17.99 USD vs. 24.99 USD).
- Steam Deck: METALLIC CHILD is Deck Verified, PROJECT TACHYON is Deck Playable.
METALLIC CHILD vs PROJECT TACHYON — FAQ
- Should I play METALLIC CHILD or PROJECT TACHYON first?
- If you want chronology, METALLIC CHILD (2021) came out before PROJECT TACHYON (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 METALLIC CHILD and PROJECT TACHYON 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.