Choose Metro 2033 Redux
Choose Metro 2033 Redux if it's currently about 33% cheaper on the Steam Store. 27,240 Steam reviews back the pick.
Metro 2033 Redux vs The Persistence
Metro 2033 Redux and The Persistence 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. Metro 2033 Redux (2014) is 6 years older than The Persistence (2020). Metro 2033 Redux scores higher on Steam reviews (88.4% positive) than The Persistence (66.7% 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 The Persistence
Choose The Persistence if you want an Indie and Adventure game with Multi-player, LAN Co-op, and VR Supported. On Steam, it's the newer release (2020) and ships with the modern feature baseline. The Persistence launched in 2020.
Both Metro 2033 Redux and The Persistence 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
 Metro 2033 Redux |  The Persistence | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2014 | 2020 |
| Genres | Action | Action, Indie, Adventure |
| Platforms | Windows, macOS, Linux | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Deck Verified | Unrated |
| Price | 19.99 USD | 29.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 88.4% positive (27,240 reviews) | 66.7% positive (63 reviews) |
| Multiplayer | Single-player only | Multi-player, LAN Co-op, Co-op |
| Developers | 4A Games | Firesprite Ltd |
Side by side
- Both are Action games on Steam.
- Metro 2033 Redux (2014) is 6 years older than The Persistence (2020).
- Metro 2033 Redux scores higher on Steam reviews (88.4% positive) than The Persistence (66.7% positive).
- Metro 2033 Redux is currently ~33% cheaper on Steam than The Persistence (19.99 USD vs. 29.99 USD).
- The Persistence has co-op; Metro 2033 Redux does not.
- Metro 2033 Redux is Deck Verified on Steam Deck; The Persistence has no Deck rating yet.
Metro 2033 Redux vs The Persistence — FAQ
- Should I play Metro 2033 Redux or The Persistence first?
- If you want chronology, Metro 2033 Redux (2014) came out before The Persistence (2020). 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 2033 Redux and The Persistence 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 Metro 2033 Redux have multiplayer like The Persistence?
- No. The Persistence supports multiplayer on Steam (Multi-player, LAN Co-op, Co-op), while Metro 2033 Redux is listed as single-player only.
- Does Metro 2033 Redux run on Steam Deck?
- Yes — Metro 2033 Redux is rated Deck Verified by Valve. The Persistence doesn't have a Deck rating yet, so its Deck behaviour is currently unverified.