Choose SAMURAI MAIDEN
Choose SAMURAI MAIDEN if you want an Adventure experience. On Steam, it's Steam Deck Verified, so handheld play works out of the box. SAMURAI MAIDEN launched in 2022.
SAMURAI MAIDEN vs METRIA
SAMURAI MAIDEN and METRIA both land in Action, RPG 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, RPG on Steam. SAMURAI MAIDEN (2022) is 2 years older than METRIA (2024). SAMURAI MAIDEN scores higher on Steam reviews (65.8% positive) than METRIA (54.9% positive). 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 METRIA
Choose METRIA if you want a Free To Play game with Multi-player, Online Co-op, and Co-op. On Steam, it's free to play, so the barrier to trying it is zero. METRIA launched in 2024.
Both SAMURAI MAIDEN and METRIA sit in Action and RPG 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
 SAMURAI MAIDEN |  METRIA | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2022 | 2024 |
| Genres | Action, Adventure, RPG | Action, RPG, Free To Play |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Deck Verified | Deck Playable |
| Price | 59.99 USD | Free to play |
| Steam reviews | 65.8% positive (149 reviews) | 54.9% positive (71 reviews) |
| Multiplayer | Single-player only | Multi-player, Cross-Platform Multiplayer, Online Co-op |
| Developers | SHADE Inc. | Asobimo, Inc. |
Side by side
- Both share Action, RPG on Steam.
- SAMURAI MAIDEN (2022) is 2 years older than METRIA (2024).
- SAMURAI MAIDEN scores higher on Steam reviews (65.8% positive) than METRIA (54.9% positive).
- METRIA is free; SAMURAI MAIDEN is paid (59.99 USD).
- METRIA has co-op; SAMURAI MAIDEN does not.
- Steam Deck: SAMURAI MAIDEN is Deck Verified, METRIA is Deck Playable.
SAMURAI MAIDEN vs METRIA — FAQ
- Should I play SAMURAI MAIDEN or METRIA first?
- If you want chronology, SAMURAI MAIDEN (2022) came out before METRIA (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.
- Are SAMURAI MAIDEN and METRIA similar?
- They overlap on Action, RPG 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 SAMURAI MAIDEN have multiplayer like METRIA?
- No. METRIA supports multiplayer on Steam (Multi-player, Cross-Platform Multiplayer, Online Co-op), while SAMURAI MAIDEN is listed as single-player only.
- Is METRIA free?
- Yes — METRIA is a free-to-play Steam title. SAMURAI MAIDEN is paid (59.99 USD).