Choose Raw Metal
Choose Raw Metal if you want the Subtitle Options, Camera Comfort, and Custom Volume Controls side of the pairing. On Steam, it's Steam Deck Verified, so handheld play works out of the box. Raw Metal launched in 2024.
Raw Metal vs CODE: BLUE
Raw Metal and CODE: BLUE both land in Action, Indie 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, Indie on Steam. Raw Metal (2024) is 1 year older than CODE: BLUE (2025). CODE: BLUE scores higher on Steam reviews (100% positive) than Raw Metal (90.4% 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 CODE: BLUE
Choose CODE: BLUE if it's currently about 85% cheaper on the Steam Store. CODE: BLUE launched in 2025.
Both Raw Metal and CODE: BLUE sit in Action and Indie 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
 Raw Metal |  CODE: BLUE | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2024 | 2025 |
| Genres | Action, Indie | Action, Indie |
| Platforms | Windows, macOS | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Deck Verified | Unrated |
| Price | 19.99 USD | 2.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 90.4% positive (385 reviews) | 100% positive (10 reviews) |
| Multiplayer | Single-player only | Single-player only |
| Developers | Team Crucible | Chesser |
Side by side
- Both share Action, Indie on Steam.
- Raw Metal (2024) is 1 year older than CODE: BLUE (2025).
- CODE: BLUE scores higher on Steam reviews (100% positive) than Raw Metal (90.4% positive).
- CODE: BLUE is currently ~85% cheaper on Steam than Raw Metal (2.99 USD vs. 19.99 USD).
- Raw Metal is Deck Verified on Steam Deck; CODE: BLUE has no Deck rating yet.
Raw Metal vs CODE: BLUE — FAQ
- Should I play Raw Metal or CODE: BLUE first?
- If you want chronology, Raw Metal (2024) came out before CODE: BLUE (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 Raw Metal and CODE: BLUE similar?
- They overlap on Action, Indie 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 Raw Metal run on Steam Deck?
- Yes — Raw Metal is rated Deck Verified by Valve. CODE: BLUE doesn't have a Deck rating yet, so its Deck behaviour is currently unverified.