Choose METRO 2039
Choose METRO 2039 if it's the newer release (2027) and ships with the modern feature baseline. METRO 2039 launched in 2027.
METRO 2039 vs Metro Awakening
METRO 2039 and Metro Awakening both land in Action, Adventure 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, Adventure on Steam. Metro Awakening (2024) is 3 years older than METRO 2039 (2027). Metro Awakening is Deck Unsupported on Steam Deck; METRO 2039 has no Deck rating yet. 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 Metro Awakening
Choose Metro Awakening if you want the Tracked Controller Support and VR Only side of the pairing. 1,739 Steam reviews back the pick.
Both METRO 2039 and Metro Awakening sit in Action and Adventure 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
 METRO 2039 |  Metro Awakening | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2027 | 2024 |
| Genres | Action, Adventure | Action, Adventure |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Unrated | Deck Unsupported |
| Price | Price unknown | 17.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | — | 74.7% positive (1,739 reviews) |
| Multiplayer | Single-player only | Single-player only |
| Developers | 4A Games | Vertigo Games |
Side by side
- Both share Action, Adventure on Steam.
- Metro Awakening (2024) is 3 years older than METRO 2039 (2027).
- Metro Awakening is Deck Unsupported on Steam Deck; METRO 2039 has no Deck rating yet.
METRO 2039 vs Metro Awakening — FAQ
- Should I play METRO 2039 or Metro Awakening first?
- If you want chronology, Metro Awakening (2024) came out before METRO 2039 (2027). 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 METRO 2039 and Metro Awakening similar?
- They overlap on Action, Adventure 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.