Choose FIGHT BOTS
Choose FIGHT BOTS if you want an Indie game with Multi-player, LAN PvP, and PvP. On Steam, it's free to play, so the barrier to trying it is zero. FIGHT BOTS launched in 2021.
FIGHT BOTS vs Metal Combat
FIGHT BOTS and Metal Combat 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. FIGHT BOTS (2021) is 4 years older than Metal Combat (2025). FIGHT BOTS is free; Metal Combat is paid (5.99 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 Combat
Choose Metal Combat if you want a Simulation experience. On Steam, it's the newer release (2025) and ships with the modern feature baseline. Metal Combat launched in 2025.
Both FIGHT BOTS and Metal Combat sit in Action 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
 FIGHT BOTS |  Metal Combat | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2021 | 2025 |
| Genres | Action, Indie | Action, Simulation |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Unrated | Unrated |
| Price | Free to play | 5.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 91.7% positive (12 reviews) | 4 reviews |
| Multiplayer | Multi-player | Single-player only |
| Developers | GameDevMoot | Solar Studios |
Side by side
- Both are Action games on Steam.
- FIGHT BOTS (2021) is 4 years older than Metal Combat (2025).
- FIGHT BOTS is free; Metal Combat is paid (5.99 USD).
FIGHT BOTS vs Metal Combat — FAQ
- Should I play FIGHT BOTS or Metal Combat first?
- If you want chronology, FIGHT BOTS (2021) came out before Metal Combat (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 FIGHT BOTS and Metal Combat 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.
- Does Metal Combat have multiplayer like FIGHT BOTS?
- No. FIGHT BOTS supports multiplayer on Steam (Multi-player), while Metal Combat is listed as single-player only.
- Is FIGHT BOTS free?
- Yes — FIGHT BOTS is a free-to-play Steam title. Metal Combat is paid (5.99 USD).