Choose Metal Detecting Simulator
Choose Metal Detecting Simulator if it's currently about 34% cheaper on the Steam Store. Metal Detecting Simulator launched in 2022.
Metal Detecting Simulator vs Rootborn
Metal Detecting Simulator and Rootborn both land in Indie, Simulation 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 Indie, Simulation on Steam. Metal Detecting Simulator (2022) is 3 years older than Rootborn (2025). Metal Detecting Simulator is currently ~34% cheaper on Steam than Rootborn (0.99 USD vs. 1.49 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 Rootborn
Choose Rootborn if you want an Adventure, RPG, and Casual game with Adjustable Text Size, Camera Comfort, and Custom Volume Controls. On Steam, it's the newer release (2025) and ships with the modern feature baseline. Rootborn launched in 2025.
Both Metal Detecting Simulator and Rootborn sit in Indie and Simulation 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 Detecting Simulator |  Rootborn | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2022 | 2025 |
| Genres | Indie, Simulation | Indie, Adventure, Simulation, RPG, Casual |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Unrated | Unrated |
| Price | 0.99 USD | 1.49 USD |
| Steam reviews | 4 reviews | 1 reviews |
| Multiplayer | Single-player only | Single-player only |
| Developers | STuNT, REVO team's | Goloblia Konstantin |
Side by side
- Both share Indie, Simulation on Steam.
- Metal Detecting Simulator (2022) is 3 years older than Rootborn (2025).
- Metal Detecting Simulator is currently ~34% cheaper on Steam than Rootborn (0.99 USD vs. 1.49 USD).
Metal Detecting Simulator vs Rootborn — FAQ
- Should I play Metal Detecting Simulator or Rootborn first?
- If you want chronology, Metal Detecting Simulator (2022) came out before Rootborn (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 Detecting Simulator and Rootborn similar?
- They overlap on Indie, Simulation 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.