Choose MetaPhysical
Choose MetaPhysical if you want an Action, Indie, and Adventure game with Online PvP and PvP. MetaPhysical launched in 2023.
MetaPhysical vs This is a Ghost
MetaPhysical and This is a Ghost sit side-by-side in player discussions even though their catalogue tags only partly overlap. 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: MetaPhysical (2023) is 1 year older than This is a Ghost (2024). This is a Ghost scores higher on Steam reviews (91.6% positive) than MetaPhysical (84.9% positive). MetaPhysical is currently ~12% cheaper on Steam than This is a Ghost (14.99 USD vs. 16.99 USD). 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 This is a Ghost
Choose This is a Ghost if you want a Simulation experience. On Steam, it carries the stronger Steam consensus at 91.6% positive across 274 reviews.
Both MetaPhysical and This is a Ghost ship Multi-player, Online Co-op, and Co-op on Steam, so either pick lands close enough that the choice is taste, not category. 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 |  This is a Ghost | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2023 | 2024 |
| Genres | Action, Indie, Adventure | Simulation |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Deck Unsupported | Deck Playable |
| Price | 14.99 USD | 16.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 84.9% positive (218 reviews) | 91.6% positive (274 reviews) |
| Multiplayer | Multi-player, Online Co-op, Co-op | Multi-player, Online Co-op, Co-op |
| Developers | Paper Promises Programming | Nuci |
Side by side
- MetaPhysical (2023) is 1 year older than This is a Ghost (2024).
- This is a Ghost scores higher on Steam reviews (91.6% positive) than MetaPhysical (84.9% positive).
- MetaPhysical is currently ~12% cheaper on Steam than This is a Ghost (14.99 USD vs. 16.99 USD).
- Both support cooperative play.
- Steam Deck: MetaPhysical is Deck Unsupported, This is a Ghost is Deck Playable.
MetaPhysical vs This is a Ghost — FAQ
- Which is better, MetaPhysical or This is a Ghost?
- On Steam reviews This is a Ghost scores higher (91.6% positive) than MetaPhysical (84.9% positive). Both have enough reviews to trust the signal, so for players using reviews alone, This is a Ghost is the safer pick. Genre fit still matters — check the side-by-side table for the categories each game lands in.
- Should I play MetaPhysical or This is a Ghost first?
- If you want chronology, MetaPhysical (2023) came out before This is a Ghost (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.
- Do both MetaPhysical and This is a Ghost have co-op?
- Yes — both list a co-op category on Steam. Specifics differ: MetaPhysical ships Online Co-op, Co-op; This is a Ghost ships Online Co-op, Co-op.