Choose METRO 2039
Choose METRO 2039 if it matches what drew you to this matchup. METRO 2039 launched in 2027.
METRO 2039 vs The Black Ice
METRO 2039 and The Black Ice 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. The Black Ice (2025) is 2 years older than METRO 2039 (2027). The Black Ice is Deck Verified 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 The Black Ice
Choose The Black Ice if you want an Early Access experience. On Steam, it's Steam Deck Verified, so handheld play works out of the box. The Black Ice launched in 2025.
Both METRO 2039 and The Black Ice 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 |  The Black Ice | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2027 | 2025 |
| Genres | Action, Adventure | Action, Adventure, Early Access |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Unrated | Deck Verified |
| Price | Price unknown | 11.24 USD |
| Steam reviews | — | 75% positive (20 reviews) |
| Multiplayer | Single-player only | Single-player only |
| Developers | 4A Games | Antelus Games, RedCrab Games |
Side by side
- Both share Action, Adventure on Steam.
- The Black Ice (2025) is 2 years older than METRO 2039 (2027).
- The Black Ice is Deck Verified on Steam Deck; METRO 2039 has no Deck rating yet.
METRO 2039 vs The Black Ice — FAQ
- Should I play METRO 2039 or The Black Ice first?
- If you want chronology, The Black Ice (2025) 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 The Black Ice 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.