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 Musashi vs Cthulhu
METAL GEAR RISING: REVENGEANCE and Musashi vs Cthulhu 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 10 years older than Musashi vs Cthulhu (2024). Musashi vs Cthulhu scores higher on Steam reviews (100% positive) than METAL GEAR RISING: REVENGEANCE (95.9% 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 Musashi vs Cthulhu
Choose Musashi vs Cthulhu if you want the Steam Leaderboards side of the pairing. On Steam, it's currently about 83% cheaper on the Steam Store. Musashi vs Cthulhu launched in 2024.
Both METAL GEAR RISING: REVENGEANCE and Musashi vs Cthulhu 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 |  Musashi vs Cthulhu | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2014 | 2024 |
| Genres | Action | Action |
| Platforms | Windows, macOS | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Deck Verified | Deck Playable |
| Price | 29.99 USD | 4.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 95.9% positive (38,650 reviews) | 100% positive (15 reviews) |
| Multiplayer | Single-player only | Single-player only |
| Developers | PlatinumGames | Cyber Rhino Studios |
Side by side
- Both are Action games on Steam.
- METAL GEAR RISING: REVENGEANCE (2014) is 10 years older than Musashi vs Cthulhu (2024).
- Musashi vs Cthulhu scores higher on Steam reviews (100% positive) than METAL GEAR RISING: REVENGEANCE (95.9% positive).
- Musashi vs Cthulhu is currently ~83% cheaper on Steam than METAL GEAR RISING: REVENGEANCE (4.99 USD vs. 29.99 USD).
- Steam Deck: METAL GEAR RISING: REVENGEANCE is Deck Verified, Musashi vs Cthulhu is Deck Playable.
METAL GEAR RISING: REVENGEANCE vs Musashi vs Cthulhu — FAQ
- Should I play METAL GEAR RISING: REVENGEANCE or Musashi vs Cthulhu first?
- If you want chronology, METAL GEAR RISING: REVENGEANCE (2014) came out before Musashi vs Cthulhu (2024). 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 Musashi vs Cthulhu 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.