Choose MetaPhysical
Choose MetaPhysical if you want the Online PvP and PvP side of the pairing. MetaPhysical launched in 2023.
MetaPhysical vs OverNight
MetaPhysical and OverNight both land in Action, Indie, Adventure 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, Adventure on Steam. OverNight (2022) is 1 year older than MetaPhysical (2023). MetaPhysical scores higher on Steam reviews (84.9% positive) than OverNight (58.8% 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 OverNight
Choose OverNight if you want an Early Access experience. On Steam, it's currently about 47% cheaper on the Steam Store. OverNight launched in 2022.
Both MetaPhysical and OverNight sit in Action, Indie, and Adventure on Steam and both list Multi-player, Online Co-op, and Co-op, 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
 MetaPhysical |  OverNight | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2023 | 2022 |
| Genres | Action, Indie, Adventure | Action, Indie, Adventure, Early Access |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Deck Unsupported | Unrated |
| Price | 14.99 USD | 7.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 84.9% positive (218 reviews) | 58.8% positive (17 reviews) |
| Multiplayer | Multi-player, Online Co-op, Co-op | Multi-player, Online Co-op, Co-op |
| Developers | Paper Promises Programming | Raynmakyr |
Side by side
- Both share Action, Indie, Adventure on Steam.
- OverNight (2022) is 1 year older than MetaPhysical (2023).
- MetaPhysical scores higher on Steam reviews (84.9% positive) than OverNight (58.8% positive).
- OverNight is currently ~47% cheaper on Steam than MetaPhysical (7.99 USD vs. 14.99 USD).
- Both support cooperative play.
- MetaPhysical is Deck Unsupported on Steam Deck; OverNight has no Deck rating yet.
MetaPhysical vs OverNight — FAQ
- Should I play MetaPhysical or OverNight first?
- If you want chronology, OverNight (2022) came out before MetaPhysical (2023). 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 MetaPhysical and OverNight similar?
- They overlap on Action, Indie, Adventure 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.
- Do both MetaPhysical and OverNight have co-op?
- Yes — both list a co-op category on Steam. Specifics differ: MetaPhysical ships Online Co-op, Co-op; OverNight ships Online Co-op, Co-op.