Choose EARTH DEFENSE FORCE 6
Choose EARTH DEFENSE FORCE 6 if you want the Multi-player, Shared/Split Screen, and Online Co-op side of the pairing. On Steam, it has co-op, so you can bring a friend. 3,919 Steam reviews back the pick.
EARTH DEFENSE FORCE 6 vs FULL METAL SCHOOLGIRL
EARTH DEFENSE FORCE 6 and FULL METAL SCHOOLGIRL 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. EARTH DEFENSE FORCE 6 (2024) is 1 year older than FULL METAL SCHOOLGIRL (2025). EARTH DEFENSE FORCE 6 scores higher on Steam reviews (77.1% positive) than FULL METAL SCHOOLGIRL (71.6% 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 FULL METAL SCHOOLGIRL
Choose FULL METAL SCHOOLGIRL if it's a focused single-player run rather than a multiplayer commitment. FULL METAL SCHOOLGIRL launched in 2025.
Both EARTH DEFENSE FORCE 6 and FULL METAL SCHOOLGIRL 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
 EARTH DEFENSE FORCE 6 |  FULL METAL SCHOOLGIRL | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2024 | 2025 |
| Genres | Action | Action |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Deck Playable | Deck Unsupported |
| Price | 59.99 USD | 49.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 77.1% positive (3,919 reviews) | 71.6% positive (67 reviews) |
| Multiplayer | Multi-player, Online Co-op, Shared/Split Screen Co-op | Single-player only |
| Developers | SANDLOT | YUKE'S |
Side by side
- Both are Action games on Steam.
- EARTH DEFENSE FORCE 6 (2024) is 1 year older than FULL METAL SCHOOLGIRL (2025).
- EARTH DEFENSE FORCE 6 scores higher on Steam reviews (77.1% positive) than FULL METAL SCHOOLGIRL (71.6% positive).
- FULL METAL SCHOOLGIRL is currently ~17% cheaper on Steam than EARTH DEFENSE FORCE 6 (49.99 USD vs. 59.99 USD).
- EARTH DEFENSE FORCE 6 has co-op; FULL METAL SCHOOLGIRL does not.
- Steam Deck: EARTH DEFENSE FORCE 6 is Deck Playable, FULL METAL SCHOOLGIRL is Deck Unsupported.
EARTH DEFENSE FORCE 6 vs FULL METAL SCHOOLGIRL — FAQ
- Should I play EARTH DEFENSE FORCE 6 or FULL METAL SCHOOLGIRL first?
- If you want chronology, EARTH DEFENSE FORCE 6 (2024) came out before FULL METAL SCHOOLGIRL (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 EARTH DEFENSE FORCE 6 and FULL METAL SCHOOLGIRL 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 FULL METAL SCHOOLGIRL have multiplayer like EARTH DEFENSE FORCE 6?
- No. EARTH DEFENSE FORCE 6 supports multiplayer on Steam (Multi-player, Online Co-op, Shared/Split Screen Co-op), while FULL METAL SCHOOLGIRL is listed as single-player only.