Choose Metallophobia
Choose Metallophobia if it matches what drew you to this matchup. Metallophobia launched in 2021.
Metallophobia vs ARC-9
Metallophobia and ARC-9 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. Metallophobia (2021) is 5 years older than ARC-9 (2026). 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 ARC-9
Choose ARC-9 if you want an Indie and Casual game with Camera Comfort, Custom Volume Controls, and Stereo Sound. On Steam, it's the newer release (2026) and ships with the modern feature baseline. ARC-9 launched in 2026.
Both Metallophobia and ARC-9 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
 Metallophobia |  ARC-9 | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2021 | 2026 |
| Genres | Action | Action, Indie, Casual |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Unrated | Unrated |
| Price | 1.99 USD | Price unknown |
| Steam reviews | 9 reviews | — |
| Multiplayer | Single-player only | Single-player only |
| Developers | Ziberian Dev | Dynamz Games |
Side by side
- Both are Action games on Steam.
- Metallophobia (2021) is 5 years older than ARC-9 (2026).
Metallophobia vs ARC-9 — FAQ
- Should I play Metallophobia or ARC-9 first?
- If you want chronology, Metallophobia (2021) came out before ARC-9 (2026). 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 Metallophobia and ARC-9 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.