Choose METAL GEAR SOLID 2: Sons of Liberty - Master Collection Version
Choose METAL GEAR SOLID 2: Sons of Liberty - Master Collection Version if it matches what drew you to this matchup. 2,027 Steam reviews back the pick.
METAL GEAR SOLID 2: Sons of Liberty - Master Collection Version vs METAL GEAR SOLID 3: Snake Eater - Master Collection Version
METAL GEAR SOLID 2: Sons of Liberty - Master Collection Version and METAL GEAR SOLID 3: Snake Eater - Master Collection Version 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. Both released in 2023. Both sit near 89% positive on Steam (METAL GEAR SOLID 2: Sons of Liberty - Master Collection Version: 2,027 reviews, METAL GEAR SOLID 3: Snake Eater - Master Collection Version: 3,233). 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 3: Snake Eater - Master Collection Version
Choose METAL GEAR SOLID 3: Snake Eater - Master Collection Version if it matches what drew you to this matchup. 3,233 Steam reviews back the pick.
Both METAL GEAR SOLID 2: Sons of Liberty - Master Collection Version and METAL GEAR SOLID 3: Snake Eater - Master Collection Version sit in Action on Steam, so either pick lands in the same broad neighborhood. Steam reviews are nearly tied (89.5% vs 88.9% positive), so genre fit is the cleanest tiebreaker — scroll the table for the feature-by-feature view.
Side-by-side comparison
 METAL GEAR SOLID 2: Sons of Liberty - Master Collection Version |  METAL GEAR SOLID 3: Snake Eater - Master Collection Version | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2023 | 2023 |
| Genres | Action | Action |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Deck Verified | Deck Verified |
| Price | 19.99 USD | 19.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 89.5% positive (2,027 reviews) | 88.9% positive (3,233 reviews) |
| Multiplayer | Single-player only | Single-player only |
| Developers | KONAMI | KONAMI |
Side by side
- Both are Action games on Steam.
- Both released in 2023.
- Both sit near 89% positive on Steam (METAL GEAR SOLID 2: Sons of Liberty - Master Collection Version: 2,027 reviews, METAL GEAR SOLID 3: Snake Eater - Master Collection Version: 3,233).
- METAL GEAR SOLID 3: Snake Eater - Master Collection Version is currently ~0% cheaper on Steam than METAL GEAR SOLID 2: Sons of Liberty - Master Collection Version (19.99 USD vs. 19.99 USD).
- Both are Deck Verified.
METAL GEAR SOLID 2: Sons of Liberty - Master Collection Version vs METAL GEAR SOLID 3: Snake Eater - Master Collection Version — FAQ
- Which is better, METAL GEAR SOLID 2: Sons of Liberty - Master Collection Version or METAL GEAR SOLID 3: Snake Eater - Master Collection Version?
- On Steam reviews the two are nearly tied: METAL GEAR SOLID 2: Sons of Liberty - Master Collection Version sits at 89.5% positive (2,027 reviews), METAL GEAR SOLID 3: Snake Eater - Master Collection Version at 88.9% (3,233). The choice usually comes down to genre fit and the platform features each one supports — see the comparison table above.
- Are METAL GEAR SOLID 2: Sons of Liberty - Master Collection Version and METAL GEAR SOLID 3: Snake Eater - Master Collection Version 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.
- Do METAL GEAR SOLID 2: Sons of Liberty - Master Collection Version and METAL GEAR SOLID 3: Snake Eater - Master Collection Version both run on Steam Deck?
- Yes — both are Steam Deck Verified, meaning Valve confirms they run with full controller support, legible text, and default settings out of the box.