Choose METAL GEAR & METAL GEAR 2: Solid Snake
Choose METAL GEAR & METAL GEAR 2: Solid Snake if it's Steam Deck Verified, so handheld play works out of the box. METAL GEAR & METAL GEAR 2: Solid Snake launched in 2023.
METAL GEAR & METAL GEAR 2: Solid Snake vs Spy Drops
METAL GEAR & METAL GEAR 2: Solid Snake and Spy Drops 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. METAL GEAR & METAL GEAR 2: Solid Snake (2023) is 2 years older than Spy Drops (2025). METAL GEAR & METAL GEAR 2: Solid Snake scores higher on Steam reviews (85% positive) than Spy Drops (66.7% 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 Spy Drops
Choose Spy Drops if you want an Indie game with Multi-player and PvP. On Steam, it's currently about 25% cheaper on the Steam Store. Spy Drops launched in 2025.
Both METAL GEAR & METAL GEAR 2: Solid Snake and Spy Drops 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
 METAL GEAR & METAL GEAR 2: Solid Snake |  Spy Drops | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2023 | 2025 |
| Genres | Action | Action, Indie |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Deck Verified | Deck Playable |
| Price | 19.99 USD | 14.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 85% positive (420 reviews) | 66.7% positive (57 reviews) |
| Multiplayer | Single-player only | Multi-player |
| Developers | KONAMI | Rainy Night Creations |
Side by side
- Both are Action games on Steam.
- METAL GEAR & METAL GEAR 2: Solid Snake (2023) is 2 years older than Spy Drops (2025).
- METAL GEAR & METAL GEAR 2: Solid Snake scores higher on Steam reviews (85% positive) than Spy Drops (66.7% positive).
- Spy Drops is currently ~25% cheaper on Steam than METAL GEAR & METAL GEAR 2: Solid Snake (14.99 USD vs. 19.99 USD).
- Steam Deck: METAL GEAR & METAL GEAR 2: Solid Snake is Deck Verified, Spy Drops is Deck Playable.
METAL GEAR & METAL GEAR 2: Solid Snake vs Spy Drops — FAQ
- Should I play METAL GEAR & METAL GEAR 2: Solid Snake or Spy Drops first?
- If you want chronology, METAL GEAR & METAL GEAR 2: Solid Snake (2023) came out before Spy Drops (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 METAL GEAR & METAL GEAR 2: Solid Snake and Spy Drops 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 GEAR & METAL GEAR 2: Solid Snake have multiplayer like Spy Drops?
- No. Spy Drops supports multiplayer on Steam (Multi-player), while METAL GEAR & METAL GEAR 2: Solid Snake is listed as single-player only.