Choose TankRat
Choose TankRat if it matches what drew you to this matchup. TankRat launched in 2027.
TankRat vs METAL GEAR SOLID 4: Guns of the Patriots - Master Collection Version
TankRat and METAL GEAR SOLID 4: Guns of the Patriots - Master Collection Version both land in Action, 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, Adventure on Steam. METAL GEAR SOLID 4: Guns of the Patriots - Master Collection Version (2026) is 1 year older than TankRat (2027). 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 GEAR SOLID 4: Guns of the Patriots - Master Collection Version
Choose METAL GEAR SOLID 4: Guns of the Patriots - Master Collection Version if you want the Custom Volume Controls, Stereo Sound, and Surround Sound side of the pairing. 3,348 Steam reviews back the pick.
Both TankRat and METAL GEAR SOLID 4: Guns of the Patriots - Master Collection Version sit in Action and Adventure on Steam and both list DualShock Controller Support and DualSense Controller Support, 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
 TankRat |  METAL GEAR SOLID 4: Guns of the Patriots - Master Collection Version | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2027 | 2026 |
| Genres | Action, Adventure | Action, Adventure |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Unrated | Unrated |
| Price | Price unknown | 29.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | — | 96.5% positive (3,348 reviews) |
| Multiplayer | Single-player only | Single-player only |
| Developers | Alpha Channel Inc. | KONAMI |
Side by side
- Both share Action, Adventure on Steam.
- METAL GEAR SOLID 4: Guns of the Patriots - Master Collection Version (2026) is 1 year older than TankRat (2027).
TankRat vs METAL GEAR SOLID 4: Guns of the Patriots - Master Collection Version — FAQ
- Should I play TankRat or METAL GEAR SOLID 4: Guns of the Patriots - Master Collection Version first?
- If you want chronology, METAL GEAR SOLID 4: Guns of the Patriots - Master Collection Version (2026) came out before TankRat (2027). 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 TankRat and METAL GEAR SOLID 4: Guns of the Patriots - Master Collection Version similar?
- They overlap on Action, 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.