Choose METAL GEAR RISING: REVENGEANCE
Choose METAL GEAR RISING: REVENGEANCE if it's Steam Deck Verified, so handheld play works out of the box. 38,650 Steam reviews back the pick.
METAL GEAR RISING: REVENGEANCE vs Psyolence
METAL GEAR RISING: REVENGEANCE and Psyolence 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. METAL GEAR RISING: REVENGEANCE (2014) is 8 years older than Psyolence (2022). METAL GEAR RISING: REVENGEANCE scores higher on Steam reviews (95.9% positive) than Psyolence (88.2% 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 Psyolence
Choose Psyolence if you want a Strategy experience. On Steam, it's currently about 98% cheaper on the Steam Store. Psyolence launched in 2022.
Both METAL GEAR RISING: REVENGEANCE and Psyolence 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
 METAL GEAR RISING: REVENGEANCE |  Psyolence | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2014 | 2022 |
| Genres | Action | Action, Strategy |
| Platforms | Windows, macOS | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Deck Verified | Unrated |
| Price | 29.99 USD | 0.49 USD |
| Steam reviews | 95.9% positive (38,650 reviews) | 88.2% positive (17 reviews) |
| Multiplayer | Single-player only | Single-player only |
| Developers | PlatinumGames | Fasu Studio |
Side by side
- Both are Action games on Steam.
- METAL GEAR RISING: REVENGEANCE (2014) is 8 years older than Psyolence (2022).
- METAL GEAR RISING: REVENGEANCE scores higher on Steam reviews (95.9% positive) than Psyolence (88.2% positive).
- Psyolence is currently ~98% cheaper on Steam than METAL GEAR RISING: REVENGEANCE (0.49 USD vs. 29.99 USD).
- METAL GEAR RISING: REVENGEANCE is Deck Verified on Steam Deck; Psyolence has no Deck rating yet.
METAL GEAR RISING: REVENGEANCE vs Psyolence — FAQ
- Should I play METAL GEAR RISING: REVENGEANCE or Psyolence first?
- If you want chronology, METAL GEAR RISING: REVENGEANCE (2014) came out before Psyolence (2022). 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 GEAR RISING: REVENGEANCE and Psyolence 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 METAL GEAR RISING: REVENGEANCE run on Steam Deck?
- Yes — METAL GEAR RISING: REVENGEANCE is rated Deck Verified by Valve. Psyolence doesn't have a Deck rating yet, so its Deck behaviour is currently unverified.