Choose Genotype
Choose Genotype if you want the Tracked Controller Support and VR Only side of the pairing. Genotype launched in 2024.
Genotype vs Metal Garden
Genotype and Metal Garden 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. Genotype (2024) is 1 year older than Metal Garden (2025). Metal Garden scores higher on Steam reviews (96.8% positive) than Genotype (92.3% 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 Metal Garden
Choose Metal Garden if you want an Indie game with Custom Volume Controls, Stereo Sound, and Playable without Timed Input. On Steam, it's currently about 76% cheaper on the Steam Store. 2,626 Steam reviews back the pick.
Both Genotype and Metal Garden 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
 Genotype |  Metal Garden | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2024 | 2025 |
| Genres | Action, Adventure | Action, Indie, Adventure |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Unrated | Deck Playable |
| Price | 24.99 USD | 5.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 92.3% positive (26 reviews) | 96.8% positive (2,626 reviews) |
| Multiplayer | Single-player only | Single-player only |
| Developers | Bolverk VR Games | Tinerasoft |
Side by side
- Both share Action, Adventure on Steam.
- Genotype (2024) is 1 year older than Metal Garden (2025).
- Metal Garden scores higher on Steam reviews (96.8% positive) than Genotype (92.3% positive).
- Metal Garden is currently ~76% cheaper on Steam than Genotype (5.99 USD vs. 24.99 USD).
- Metal Garden is Deck Playable on Steam Deck; Genotype has no Deck rating yet.
Genotype vs Metal Garden — FAQ
- Should I play Genotype or Metal Garden first?
- If you want chronology, Genotype (2024) came out before Metal Garden (2025). 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 Genotype and Metal Garden 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.