Choose UnEpic
Choose UnEpic if you want a RPG game with Multi-player and Co-op. On Steam, it's currently about 35% cheaper on the Steam Store. 1,759 Steam reviews back the pick.
UnEpic vs UnMetal
UnEpic and UnMetal 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. UnEpic (2014) is 7 years older than UnMetal (2021). UnMetal scores higher on Steam reviews (91.2% positive) than UnEpic (84.5% 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 UnMetal
Choose UnMetal if you want an Adventure experience. On Steam, it carries the stronger Steam consensus at 91.2% positive across 827 reviews.
Both UnEpic and UnMetal 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
 UnEpic |  UnMetal | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2014 | 2021 |
| Genres | Action, Indie, RPG | Action, Indie, Adventure |
| Platforms | Windows, macOS, Linux | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Deck Playable | Deck Verified |
| Price | 12.99 USD | 19.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 84.5% positive (1,759 reviews) | 91.2% positive (827 reviews) |
| Multiplayer | Multi-player, Co-op | Single-player only |
| Developers | @unepic_fran | @unepic_fran |
Side by side
- Both share Action, Indie on Steam.
- UnEpic (2014) is 7 years older than UnMetal (2021).
- UnMetal scores higher on Steam reviews (91.2% positive) than UnEpic (84.5% positive).
- UnEpic is currently ~35% cheaper on Steam than UnMetal (12.99 USD vs. 19.99 USD).
- UnEpic has co-op; UnMetal does not.
- Steam Deck: UnEpic is Deck Playable, UnMetal is Deck Verified.
UnEpic vs UnMetal — FAQ
- Which is better, UnEpic or UnMetal?
- On Steam reviews UnMetal scores higher (91.2% positive) than UnEpic (84.5% positive). Both have enough reviews to trust the signal, so for players using reviews alone, UnMetal is the safer pick. Genre fit still matters — check the side-by-side table for the categories each game lands in.
- Should I play UnEpic or UnMetal first?
- If you want chronology, UnEpic (2014) came out before UnMetal (2021). 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 UnEpic and UnMetal 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 UnMetal have multiplayer like UnEpic?
- No. UnEpic supports multiplayer on Steam (Multi-player, Co-op), while UnMetal is listed as single-player only.