Rank 01Why this
Shares real time combat and roguelite progression with Metavaxx.
- $11.99 (Price checked Nov 7)
- Deck Playable
- 2024
Games like Metavaxx
- 26 games
- Updated May 5, 2026
Players who liked Metavaxx also play
The closest matches to Metavaxx: Genome Guardian, Hive Jump 2: Survivors, Survivors of the Dawn, Tesla vs Lovecraft, and Utopia Must Fall. Ranked by imho.run from Steam co-play data, shared tags and reviews.
- Rank 01
Rank 02Why this
Shares twin stick shooting and roguelite progression with Metavaxx.
- $6.99 (Price checked Nov 7)
- Deck Verified
- 2024
Rank 03Why this
Also Twin Stick Shooter and Rogue-lite, like Metavaxx.
- $7.99 (Price checked Nov 7)
- Deck Playable
- 2023
Rank 04 
Tesla vs Lovecraft
Why this: Also Science and Twin Stick Shooter, like Metavaxx.
Rank 05 
Utopia Must Fall
Why this: Also Rogue-lite and Procedural Generation, like Metavaxx.
Rank 06 
CRYPTARK
Why this: Shares procedural generation and resource management with Metavaxx.
Rank 07 
Beyond the Long Night
Why this: Shares twin stick shooting and meta progression with Metavaxx.
Rank 08 
Teleglitch: Die More Edition
Why this: Shares procedural generation with Metavaxx.
The full ranked list: top 24 games like Metavaxx
Best match first, as plain text. The same list for AI assistants:
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- 2Hive Jump 2: Survivors
Shares twin stick shooting and roguelite progression with Metavaxx.
- 84% of 80 reviews
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- 7Beyond the Long Night
Shares twin stick shooting and meta progression with Metavaxx.
- 79% of 71 reviews
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- 16The Horde Wants You Dead
Shares twin stick shooting and real time combat with Metavaxx.
- 60% of 190 reviews
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- Released: 2023
- Developer: PUNKCAKE Delicieux
- Price: $4.49−25%checked Nov 2
- Steam Deck: Deck Playable
- 85% of 26 reviews
- Genres: Action, Strategy
- Platforms: Windows, macOS, Linux
Players highlight
- Enemy variety keeps combat encounters fresh across runs
- Handcrafted levels force surgical precision
- Irregular cell shapes add fresh deduction challenges
- Atmospheric
- Challenging
- Intense
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Free alternatives
Free games the recommender matches to Metavaxx, limited to titles with at least 500 Steam reviews and 80% positive.
Skillshot City
Why this: Also Rogue-lite and Top-Down Shooter, like Metavaxx.
Disfigure
Why this: Also Twin Stick Shooter and Top-Down Shooter, like Metavaxx.
Plays great on Steam Deck
Valve-Verified or Playable picks from the similar pool — ready to go on Deck out of the box.
Hive Jump 2: Survivors
Why this: Shares twin stick shooting and roguelite progression with Metavaxx.
Tesla vs Lovecraft
Why this: Also Science and Twin Stick Shooter, like Metavaxx.
Utopia Must Fall
Why this: Shares real time combat and roguelite progression with Metavaxx.
CRYPTARK
Why this: Shares procedural generation and resource management with Metavaxx.
Beyond the Long Night
Why this: Shares twin stick shooting and meta progression with Metavaxx.
More from PUNKCAKE Delicieux
Other recommendable Steam games by PUNKCAKE Delicieux, ranked by review count so the studio's hits land first.
Shotgun King: The Final Checkmate
Why this: Shares procedural generation with Metavaxx.
The Wratch's Den
Why this: Shares resource management with Metavaxx.
MOONPONG: Tales of Epic Lunacy
Why this: Same intense mood as Metavaxx.
Rush for the Ages
Why this: Shares meta progression and resource management with Metavaxx.
About Metavaxx
The closest matches to Metavaxx: Genome Guardian, Hive Jump 2: Survivors, Survivors of the Dawn, Tesla vs Lovecraft, and Utopia Must Fall. Ranked by imho.run from Steam co-play data, shared tags and reviews.
If Metavaxx is your kind of game, the closest matches are Genome Guardian, Hive Jump 2: Survivors and Survivors of the Dawn — picked from the ranked list below. Reviewers describe it as atmospheric, challenging and intense, and single out its combat and grid based movement. Each pick is ranked by what players of this game also play, shared genres and tags, and review-mined similarity — not a generic popularity list.
About Metavaxx: The world's first minesweeper shooter. Identify infected cells, peacefully clear your way around them... or shoot 'em down and face the consequences.
Is Metavaxx worth buying?
Too few reviews to call
A summary of what players say, not a promise you'll like it. Every signal is listed below.
- Only 26 Steam reviews so far, not enough to judge.
- On sale: 25% off, now $4.49 (checked Nov 2).
- Steam Deck Playable: works, with some rough edges.
What fans praise · Themes mined from positive reviews
- Enemy variety keeps combat encounters fresh across runs
- Handcrafted levels force surgical precision
- Irregular cell shapes add fresh deduction challenges
- Irregular cell shapes that make deduction genuinely challenging
People who play it also play: Genome Guardian, Hive Jump 2: Survivors, Survivors of the Dawn
Frequently asked about Metavaxx
Can I run it?
Does Metavaxx run on Steam Deck?
Metavaxx is rated Playable on Steam Deck — it runs, but expect some manual adjustments (control remapping, text size, or graphics settings) for the best experience.
How much does Metavaxx cost?
Metavaxx is listed on Steam at 4.49 USD (current store price; Steam sales may reduce this temporarily).
What games are most similar to Metavaxx?
Based on Steam play patterns and shared genres/tags, the games most often recommended alongside Metavaxx are Genome Guardian, Hive Jump 2: Survivors, Survivors of the Dawn.
Who developed Metavaxx?
Metavaxx was developed by PUNKCAKE Delicieux.