Choose PROVIDER
Choose PROVIDER if you want an Adventure experience. On Steam, it's currently about 65% cheaper on the Steam Store. PROVIDER launched in 2021.
PROVIDER vs Metal Bringer
PROVIDER and Metal Bringer 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. PROVIDER (2021) is 4 years older than Metal Bringer (2025). PROVIDER is currently ~65% cheaper on Steam than Metal Bringer (6.99 USD vs. 19.99 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 Metal Bringer
Choose Metal Bringer if you want the Camera Comfort, Custom Volume Controls, and Stereo Sound side of the pairing. On Steam, it's the newer release (2025) and ships with the modern feature baseline. Metal Bringer launched in 2025.
Both PROVIDER and Metal Bringer 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
 PROVIDER |  Metal Bringer | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2021 | 2025 |
| Genres | Action, Indie, Adventure | Action, Indie |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Unrated | Deck Playable |
| Price | 6.99 USD | 19.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 1 reviews | 89.1% positive (585 reviews) |
| Multiplayer | Single-player only | Single-player only |
| Developers | CakeNeq Games | ALPHAWING Inc. |
Side by side
- Both share Action, Indie on Steam.
- PROVIDER (2021) is 4 years older than Metal Bringer (2025).
- PROVIDER is currently ~65% cheaper on Steam than Metal Bringer (6.99 USD vs. 19.99 USD).
- Metal Bringer is Deck Playable on Steam Deck; PROVIDER has no Deck rating yet.
PROVIDER vs Metal Bringer — FAQ
- Should I play PROVIDER or Metal Bringer first?
- If you want chronology, PROVIDER (2021) came out before Metal Bringer (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 PROVIDER and Metal Bringer 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.