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Games like METAL GEAR SOLID V: THE PHANTOM PAIN

If METAL GEAR SOLID V: THE PHANTOM PAIN is your kind of game, the closest matches are METAL GEAR SOLID V: GROUND ZEROES, METAL GEAR SOLID Δ: SNAKE EATER and HITMAN World of Assassination — picked from the ranked list below. Reviewers single out its gear development feels rewarding, atmospheric and contemplative. Each pick is ranked by what players of this game also play, shared genres and tags, and review-mined similarity — not a generic popularity list.

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METAL GEAR SOLID V: THE PHANTOM PAIN is an action-adventure game set in a modern military setting, developed and published by KONAMI in 2015. The title supports a buddy system that adds tactical depth to missions and offers gear development that players describe as rewarding. Players can employ non-lethal takedowns, and open-world freedom enables creative approaches to completing objectives. Stealth penalties escalate when detected, contributing to tense gameplay that players describe as atmospheric, immersive, and contemplative. The game costs $19.99 USD and runs on Steam Deck in a playable state. It holds a Metacritic score of 91 and a 92% positive rating from 41,413 Steam reviews.

About METAL GEAR SOLID V: THE PHANTOM PAIN: Ushering in a new era for the METAL GEAR franchise with cutting-edge technology powered by the Fox Engine, METAL GEAR SOLID V: The Phantom Pain, will provide players a first-rate gaming experience as they are offered tactical freedom to carry out open-world missions.

2015ActionAdventure19.99 USDDeck PlayableMetacritic 91Windowsby KONAMI
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Steam players who put hours into METAL GEAR SOLID V: THE PHANTOM PAIN also tend to own these titles — a signal called collaborative filtering. imho.run cross-references millions of library ownership patterns to surface games whose real audiences overlap, regardless of whether their genre tags match.

  1. METAL GEAR SOLID V: GROUND ZEROES

    WHY THIS

    Shares an atmospheric mood with METAL GEAR SOLID V: THE PHANTOM PAIN.

    Top pick for METAL GEAR SOLID V: THE PHANTOM PAIN fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Action and Adventure with METAL GEAR SOLID V: THE PHANTOM PAIN.

    World-renowned Kojima Productions brings the Metal Gear Solid franchise to Steam with METAL GEAR SOLID V: GROUND ZEROES. Play as the legendary hero Snake and infiltrate a Cuban military base to rescue the hostages. Can you make it out alive?

    2014ActionAdventure19.99 USDDeck VerifiedSteam ↗
  2. METAL GEAR SOLID Δ: SNAKE EATER

    WHY THIS

    Shares an atmospheric mood with METAL GEAR SOLID V: THE PHANTOM PAIN.

    Second-strongest match for METAL GEAR SOLID V: THE PHANTOM PAIN fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Action and Adventure with METAL GEAR SOLID V: THE PHANTOM PAIN.

    A remake of the 2004 game METAL GEAR SOLID 3: SNAKE EATER, with the same gripping story and engrossing world, now with all new graphics and 3D audio that enhance the jungle atmosphere. Get ready for the ultimate survival stealth action experience.

    2025ActionAdventure69.99 USDSteam ↗
  3. HITMAN World of Assassination

    WHY THIS

    Shares an atmospheric mood with METAL GEAR SOLID V: THE PHANTOM PAIN.

    Third-strongest match for METAL GEAR SOLID V: THE PHANTOM PAIN fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Action and Adventure with METAL GEAR SOLID V: THE PHANTOM PAIN.

    Enter the world of the ultimate assassin. HITMAN World of Assassination delivers the definitive stealth action experience, putting you in the shoes of Agent 47, a master assassin. Explore immersive locations, uncover hidden secrets, and eliminate targets with complete freedom of approach.

    2022ActionAdventure29.99 USDDeck VerifiedSteam ↗
  4. Tom Clancy's Ghost Recon® Breakpoint

    WHY THIS

    Shares an atmospheric mood with METAL GEAR SOLID V: THE PHANTOM PAIN.

    Ranked #4 for METAL GEAR SOLID V: THE PHANTOM PAIN fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Action and Adventure with METAL GEAR SOLID V: THE PHANTOM PAIN.

    Become a Ghost, fighting against a rogue spec ops faction called the Wolves, in the latest Tom Clancy's Ghost Recon®!

    2023ActionAdventure59.99 USDSteam ↗
  5. Potentia

    WHY THIS

    Shares an atmospheric mood with METAL GEAR SOLID V: THE PHANTOM PAIN.

    Ranked #5 for METAL GEAR SOLID V: THE PHANTOM PAIN fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Action and Adventure with METAL GEAR SOLID V: THE PHANTOM PAIN.

    Third person shooter action adventure game with post-apocalyptic theme. Witness the adventures of Victor and his friends in this abandoned world.

    2021ActionIndieAdventure19.99 USDSteam ↗
  6. Hitman: Absolution™

    WHY THIS

    Shares an atmospheric mood with METAL GEAR SOLID V: THE PHANTOM PAIN.

    Ranked #6 for METAL GEAR SOLID V: THE PHANTOM PAIN fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Action with METAL GEAR SOLID V: THE PHANTOM PAIN.

    The original assassin is back! Betrayed by the Agency and hunted by the police, Agent 47 finds himself pursuing redemption in a corrupt and twisted world.

    2012Action19.99 USDDeck PlayableSteam ↗
  7. Rise of the Tomb Raider™

    WHY THIS

    Ranked #7 for METAL GEAR SOLID V: THE PHANTOM PAIN fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Action and Adventure with METAL GEAR SOLID V: THE PHANTOM PAIN.

    Rise of the Tomb Raider: 20 Year Celebration includes the base game and Season Pass featuring all-new content. Explore Croft Manor in the new “Blood Ties” story, then defend it against a zombie invasion in “Lara’s Nightmare”.

    2016ActionAdventure29.99 USDDeck PlayableSteam ↗
  8. METAL GEAR SOLID 3: Snake Eater - Master Collection Version

    WHY THIS

    Shares an atmospheric mood with METAL GEAR SOLID V: THE PHANTOM PAIN.

    Ranked #8 for METAL GEAR SOLID V: THE PHANTOM PAIN fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Action with METAL GEAR SOLID V: THE PHANTOM PAIN.

    Metal Gear Solid 3: Snake Eater is the origin story of Naked Snake and his mentor The Boss and the fifth title in the METAL GEAR series.

    2023Action19.99 USDDeck VerifiedSteam ↗

Reviewers mention these as similar to METAL GEAR SOLID V: THE PHANTOM PAIN

Surfaced from review text: when other players write 'if you liked X, try Y', we catch the name and resolve it back to a Steam game.

  1. HITMAN™

    WHY THIS

    Reviewers of METAL GEAR SOLID V: THE PHANTOM PAIN cross-mention this title as a similar play. Shares Action with METAL GEAR SOLID V: THE PHANTOM PAIN.

    There is a world beyond ours. Beyond nations, justice, ethics. It never sleeps. It exists everywhere. And once you enter....there is no going back. Welcome to the World of Assassination. You are Agent 47, the world's ultimate assassin.

    2016ActionSteam ↗
  2. Dishonored

    WHY THIS

    Shares an atmospheric mood with METAL GEAR SOLID V: THE PHANTOM PAIN.

    Reviewers of METAL GEAR SOLID V: THE PHANTOM PAIN cross-mention this title as a similar play. Shares Action and Adventure with METAL GEAR SOLID V: THE PHANTOM PAIN.

    Dishonored is an immersive first-person action game that casts you as a supernatural assassin driven by revenge. With Dishonored’s flexible combat system, creatively eliminate your targets as you combine the supernatural abilities, weapons and unusual gadgets at your disposal.

    2012ActionAdventure9.99 USDDeck VerifiedSteam ↗
  3. DEATH STRANDING

    WHY THIS

    Shares an atmospheric mood with METAL GEAR SOLID V: THE PHANTOM PAIN.

    Reviewers of METAL GEAR SOLID V: THE PHANTOM PAIN cross-mention this title as a similar play. Shares Action and Adventure with METAL GEAR SOLID V: THE PHANTOM PAIN.

    From legendary game creator Hideo Kojima comes an all-new, genre-defying experience. Sam Bridges must brave a world utterly transformed by the Death Stranding. Carrying the disconnected remnants of our future in his hands, he embarks on a journey to reconnect the shattered world one step at a time.

    2020ActionAdventureDeck VerifiedSteam ↗
  4. Assassin’s Creed® IV Black Flag™

    WHY THIS

    Shares an immersive mood with METAL GEAR SOLID V: THE PHANTOM PAIN.

    Reviewers of METAL GEAR SOLID V: THE PHANTOM PAIN cross-mention this title as a similar play. Shares Action and Adventure with METAL GEAR SOLID V: THE PHANTOM PAIN.

    Discover Assassin's Creed IV Black Flag, the classic pirate action-adventure game from 2013. Command your ship, hunt Templars and carve your legend as Edward Kenway across the Caribbean's Golden Age of Piracy.

    2013ActionAdventure39.99 USDDeck PlayableSteam ↗
  5. Tom Clancy's Ghost Recon® Wildlands

    WHY THIS

    Shares an immersive mood with METAL GEAR SOLID V: THE PHANTOM PAIN.

    Reviewers of METAL GEAR SOLID V: THE PHANTOM PAIN cross-mention this title as a similar play. Shares Action and Adventure with METAL GEAR SOLID V: THE PHANTOM PAIN.

    Create a team with up to 3 friends in Tom Clancy’s Ghost Recon® Wildlands and enjoy the ultimate military shooter experience set in a massive, dangerous, and responsive open world.

    2017ActionAdventure49.99 USDDeck PlayableSteam ↗
  6. Tom Clancy's Splinter Cell®

    WHY THIS

    Shares an immersive mood with METAL GEAR SOLID V: THE PHANTOM PAIN.

    Reviewers of METAL GEAR SOLID V: THE PHANTOM PAIN cross-mention this title as a similar play. Shares Action with METAL GEAR SOLID V: THE PHANTOM PAIN.

    Enter the world of cinematic stealth action with Splinter Cell, the game that propelled the genre to cult status. You are Sam Fisher, an elite covert agent in the NSA's top-secret division: Third Echelon.

    2008Action9.99 USDDeck PlayableSteam ↗
  7. Assassin's Creed® Origins

    WHY THIS

    Shares an immersive mood with METAL GEAR SOLID V: THE PHANTOM PAIN.

    Reviewers of METAL GEAR SOLID V: THE PHANTOM PAIN cross-mention this title as a similar play. Shares Action and Adventure with METAL GEAR SOLID V: THE PHANTOM PAIN.

    Explore Ancient Egypt in this action-adventure game. Battle powerful enemies, unveil conspiracies, and discover the origin story of the Assassin’s Brotherhood.

    2017ActionAdventureRPG59.99 USDDeck PlayableSteam ↗
  8. Ghost of Tsushima DIRECTOR'S CUT

    WHY THIS

    Reviewers of METAL GEAR SOLID V: THE PHANTOM PAIN cross-mention this title as a similar play. Shares Action and Adventure with METAL GEAR SOLID V: THE PHANTOM PAIN.

    A storm is coming. Venture into the complete Ghost of Tsushima DIRECTOR’S CUT on PC; forge your own path through this open-world action adventure and uncover its hidden wonders. Brought to you by Sucker Punch Productions, Nixxes Software and PlayStation Studios.

    2024ActionAdventure59.99 USDDeck VerifiedSteam ↗

Cheaper alternatives

Games in the same vein priced at least 40% below METAL GEAR SOLID V: THE PHANTOM PAIN at current Steam store prices.

  1. Terraria

    WHY THIS

    Priced ~50% under METAL GEAR SOLID V: THE PHANTOM PAIN on Steam right now. Shares Action and Adventure with METAL GEAR SOLID V: THE PHANTOM PAIN.

    Dig, fight, explore, build! Nothing is impossible in this action-packed adventure game. Four Pack also available!

    2011ActionIndieAdventure9.99 USDDeck VerifiedSteam ↗
  2. Lethal Company

    WHY THIS

    Priced ~50% under METAL GEAR SOLID V: THE PHANTOM PAIN on Steam right now. Shares Action and Adventure with METAL GEAR SOLID V: THE PHANTOM PAIN.

    A co-op horror about scavenging at abandoned moons to sell scrap to the Company.

    2023ActionIndieAdventure9.99 USDDeck PlayableSteam ↗
  3. Left 4 Dead 2

    WHY THIS

    Priced ~50% under METAL GEAR SOLID V: THE PHANTOM PAIN on Steam right now. Shares Action with METAL GEAR SOLID V: THE PHANTOM PAIN.

    Set in the zombie apocalypse, Left 4 Dead 2 is a co-operative action horror FPS takes you and your friends through the cities, swamps and cemeteries of the Deep South, from Savannah to New Orleans across five expansive campaigns.

    2009Action9.99 USDDeck VerifiedSteam ↗
  4. People Playground

    WHY THIS

    Priced ~50% under METAL GEAR SOLID V: THE PHANTOM PAIN on Steam right now. Shares Action with METAL GEAR SOLID V: THE PHANTOM PAIN.

    Shoot, stab, burn, poison, tear, vaporise, or crush ragdolls in a large open space.

    2019ActionIndieSimulation9.99 USDDeck PlayableSteam ↗
  5. Portal 2

    WHY THIS

    Priced ~50% under METAL GEAR SOLID V: THE PHANTOM PAIN on Steam right now. Shares Action and Adventure with METAL GEAR SOLID V: THE PHANTOM PAIN.

    The "Perpetual Testing Initiative" has been expanded to allow you to design co-op puzzles for you and your friends!

    2011ActionAdventure9.99 USDDeck VerifiedSteam ↗
  6. Fallout: New Vegas

    WHY THIS

    Priced ~50% under METAL GEAR SOLID V: THE PHANTOM PAIN on Steam right now. Shares Action with METAL GEAR SOLID V: THE PHANTOM PAIN.

    Welcome to Vegas. New Vegas. Enjoy your stay!

    2010ActionRPG9.99 USDDeck PlayableSteam ↗
  7. Vampire Survivors

    WHY THIS

    Priced ~75% under METAL GEAR SOLID V: THE PHANTOM PAIN on Steam right now. Shares Action with METAL GEAR SOLID V: THE PHANTOM PAIN.

    Mow down thousands of night creatures and survive until dawn! Vampire Survivors is a gothic horror casual game with rogue-lite elements, where your choices can allow you to quickly snowball against the hundreds of monsters that get thrown at you. Be the bullet hell!

    2022ActionIndieRPG4.99 USDDeck VerifiedSteam ↗
  8. R.E.P.O.

    WHY THIS

    Priced ~65% under METAL GEAR SOLID V: THE PHANTOM PAIN on Steam right now. Shares Action with METAL GEAR SOLID V: THE PHANTOM PAIN.

    An online co-op horror game with up to 6 players. Locate valuable, fully physics-based objects and handle them with care as you retrieve and extract to satisfy your creator's desires.

    2025ActionEarly Access6.99 USDDeck PlayableSteam ↗

Free alternatives

Free-to-play games that recommended players of this title also tend to enjoy.

  1. Doki Doki Literature Club!

    WHY THIS

    Free-to-play pick from the same recommendation pool — no purchase to try it.

    The Literature Club is full of cute girls! Will you write the way into their heart? This game is not suitable for children or those who are easily disturbed.

    2017IndieFree To PlayCasualFreeDeck PlayableSteam ↗
  2. Life is Strange - Episode 1

    WHY THIS

    Free-to-play pick from the same recommendation pool — no purchase to try it. Shares Action and Adventure with METAL GEAR SOLID V: THE PHANTOM PAIN.

    Episode 1 now FREE! Life is Strange is an award-winning and critically acclaimed episodic adventure game that allows the player to rewind time and affect the past, present and future.

    2015ActionAdventureFreeDeck PlayableSteam ↗
  3. Ultimate Custom Night

    WHY THIS

    Free-to-play pick from the same recommendation pool — no purchase to try it. Shares Action with METAL GEAR SOLID V: THE PHANTOM PAIN.

    Welcome to the ultimate FNAF mashup, featuring 50 selectable characters and custom difficulties!

    2018ActionIndieFree To PlayFreeSteam ↗
  4. ENA: Dream BBQ

    WHY THIS

    Free-to-play pick from the same recommendation pool — no purchase to try it. Shares Adventure with METAL GEAR SOLID V: THE PHANTOM PAIN.

    Experience surreal environments and inexplicable characters as ENA in a new wild world.

    2025IndieAdventureFreeDeck VerifiedSteam ↗
  5. Indigo Park: Chapter 1

    WHY THIS

    Free-to-play pick from the same recommendation pool — no purchase to try it. Shares Action and Adventure with METAL GEAR SOLID V: THE PHANTOM PAIN.

    Explore the abandoned childhood wonder of Indigo Park! Guided by Rambley the Raccoon, help restore power to the destroyed amusement park while you run from the reason it shut down.

    2024ActionIndieAdventureFreeDeck PlayableSteam ↗
  6. STRAFTAT

    WHY THIS

    Free-to-play pick from the same recommendation pool — no purchase to try it. Shares Action with METAL GEAR SOLID V: THE PHANTOM PAIN.

    STRAFTAT is a 1v1/2v2 ONLINE first person SHOOTER with quick rounds in over 350 MAPS ; Including all WEAPONS, proximity chat and 4 players FFA.

    2024ActionFreeDeck PlayableSteam ↗
  7. The Looker

    WHY THIS

    Free-to-play pick from the same recommendation pool — no purchase to try it.

    You wake up, alone, on a strangely familiar island full of puzzles that will frustrate and annoy you.

    2022IndieFreeDeck PlayableSteam ↗
  8. Counter-Strike:Global Offensive

    WHY THIS

    Free-to-play pick from the same recommendation pool — no purchase to try it. Shares Action with METAL GEAR SOLID V: THE PHANTOM PAIN.

    Counter-Strike:Global Offensive (CS:GO) expands upon the team-based action gameplay that it pioneered when it was launched over 2 decades ago. CS:GO features new maps, characters, weapons, and game modes, and delivers updated versions of the classic CS content (de_dust2, etc.).

    2012ActionFree To PlayFreeDeck PlayableSteam ↗

Coming soon from KONAMI

Announced and quality-gated upcoming releases from KONAMI — ranked by community wishlist demand from our scraped pool.

  1. Castlevania: Belmont's Curse

    WHY THIS

    Announced upcoming release from KONAMI, the studio behind METAL GEAR SOLID V: THE PHANTOM PAIN. Shares Action with METAL GEAR SOLID V: THE PHANTOM PAIN.

    Crimson Curse —Will Your Fate Bloom in Despair or Salvation Set 23 years after Castlevania Dracula's Curse - follow Rose Belmont's journey in an all new 2D Action-Exploration title from KONAMI, Evil Empire and Motion Twin.

    Releases Oct 14, 2026ActionRPG29.99 USDSteam ↗
  2. METAL GEAR SOLID: MASTER COLLECTION Vol.2

    WHY THIS

    Announced upcoming release from KONAMI, the studio behind METAL GEAR SOLID V: THE PHANTOM PAIN. Shares Action and Adventure with METAL GEAR SOLID V: THE PHANTOM PAIN.

    This second installment to the collection features “Metal Gear Solid 4: Guns of the Patriots” and “Metal Gear Solid: Peace Walker (HD Collection version),” and also a digital soundtrack and "Metal Gear: Ghost Babel" as bonus content.

    Releases Aug 27, 2026ActionAdventure49.99 USDSteam ↗
  3. METAL GEAR SOLID 4: Guns of the Patriots - Master Collection Version

    WHY THIS

    Announced upcoming release from KONAMI, the studio behind METAL GEAR SOLID V: THE PHANTOM PAIN. Shares Action and Adventure with METAL GEAR SOLID V: THE PHANTOM PAIN.

    Solid Snake's final mission. Five years after the Big Shell incident, in an era where war has become a business due to the rise of PMCs (Private Military Contractors). To stop Liquid Ocelot's uprising, the legendary hero Solid Snake faces his final battle.

    Releases Aug 27, 2026ActionAdventure49.99 USDSteam ↗
  4. The Prince of Tennis Sweet School Festival ~♡-40 and more...~

    WHY THIS

    Announced upcoming release from KONAMI, the studio behind METAL GEAR SOLID V: THE PHANTOM PAIN. Shares Adventure with METAL GEAR SOLID V: THE PHANTOM PAIN.

    One day during summer vacation, a joint school festival is announced. As part of the festival’s management committee, you’ll work with the tennis club to prepare festival events, strengthen your bonds, and lead your school to victory.

    Releases Jul 29, 2026Adventure49.99 USDSteam ↗
  5. The Prince of Tennis Doki Doki Survival ~eternal passion! Tie break ♡ game~

    WHY THIS

    Announced upcoming release from KONAMI, the studio behind METAL GEAR SOLID V: THE PHANTOM PAIN. Shares Adventure with METAL GEAR SOLID V: THE PHANTOM PAIN.

    One summer day, just before the national junior tennis tournament, you and your friend board the same ship as players heading to a training camp. A sudden storm leaves you all stranded on a deserted island, where survival becomes unavoidable.

    Releases Jul 29, 2026Adventure49.99 USDSteam ↗
  6. METAL GEAR SOLID: Peace Walker - Master Collection Version

    WHY THIS

    Announced upcoming release from KONAMI, the studio behind METAL GEAR SOLID V: THE PHANTOM PAIN. Shares Action and Adventure with METAL GEAR SOLID V: THE PHANTOM PAIN.

    From Naked Snake to Big Boss. Ten years after Operation Snake Eater. While commanding a private military force in Colombia, guests from Costa Rica visit Snake. Accepting their request, Snake leads his men into confronting the conspiracy behind the East-West Cold War.

    Releases Aug 27, 2026ActionAdventure49.99 USDSteam ↗

More from KONAMI

Other recommendable Steam games by KONAMI, ranked by review count so the studio's hits land first.

  1. METAL GEAR SOLID V: GROUND ZEROES

    WHY THIS

    Shares an atmospheric mood with METAL GEAR SOLID V: THE PHANTOM PAIN.

    Another title from KONAMI, the studio behind METAL GEAR SOLID V: THE PHANTOM PAIN. Shares Action and Adventure with METAL GEAR SOLID V: THE PHANTOM PAIN.

    World-renowned Kojima Productions brings the Metal Gear Solid franchise to Steam with METAL GEAR SOLID V: GROUND ZEROES. Play as the legendary hero Snake and infiltrate a Cuban military base to rescue the hostages. Can you make it out alive?

    2014ActionAdventure19.99 USDDeck VerifiedSteam ↗
  2. METAL GEAR SOLID Δ: SNAKE EATER

    WHY THIS

    Shares an atmospheric mood with METAL GEAR SOLID V: THE PHANTOM PAIN.

    Another title from KONAMI, the studio behind METAL GEAR SOLID V: THE PHANTOM PAIN. Shares Action and Adventure with METAL GEAR SOLID V: THE PHANTOM PAIN.

    A remake of the 2004 game METAL GEAR SOLID 3: SNAKE EATER, with the same gripping story and engrossing world, now with all new graphics and 3D audio that enhance the jungle atmosphere. Get ready for the ultimate survival stealth action experience.

    2025ActionAdventure69.99 USDSteam ↗
  3. METAL GEAR SOLID 3: Snake Eater - Master Collection Version

    WHY THIS

    Shares an atmospheric mood with METAL GEAR SOLID V: THE PHANTOM PAIN.

    Another title from KONAMI, the studio behind METAL GEAR SOLID V: THE PHANTOM PAIN. Shares Action with METAL GEAR SOLID V: THE PHANTOM PAIN.

    Metal Gear Solid 3: Snake Eater is the origin story of Naked Snake and his mentor The Boss and the fifth title in the METAL GEAR series.

    2023Action19.99 USDDeck VerifiedSteam ↗
  4. METAL GEAR SURVIVE

    WHY THIS

    Another title from KONAMI, the studio behind METAL GEAR SOLID V: THE PHANTOM PAIN. Shares Action and Adventure with METAL GEAR SOLID V: THE PHANTOM PAIN.

    METAL GEAR SURVIVE builds upon MGSV’s stealth action gameplay with elements of exploration and survival creating a bold new experience. *An internet connection is required to play the game.

    2018ActionStrategyAdventure29.99 USDDeck PlayableSteam ↗
  5. METAL GEAR SOLID - Master Collection Version

    WHY THIS

    Shares an atmospheric mood with METAL GEAR SOLID V: THE PHANTOM PAIN.

    Another title from KONAMI, the studio behind METAL GEAR SOLID V: THE PHANTOM PAIN. Shares Action with METAL GEAR SOLID V: THE PHANTOM PAIN.

    The first 3D title in the METAL GEAR series pioneering a new level of stealth action with live action footage, cinematic cut scenes, and innovative gameplay.

    2023Action19.99 USDDeck PlayableSteam ↗
  6. METAL GEAR SOLID 2: Sons of Liberty - Master Collection Version

    WHY THIS

    Shares an atmospheric mood with METAL GEAR SOLID V: THE PHANTOM PAIN.

    Another title from KONAMI, the studio behind METAL GEAR SOLID V: THE PHANTOM PAIN. Shares Action with METAL GEAR SOLID V: THE PHANTOM PAIN.

    The fourth game in the METAL GEAR series: set over two incidents in 2007 and 2009, featuring Solid Snake and Raiden, introducing new stealth gameplay features.

    2023Action19.99 USDDeck VerifiedSteam ↗
  7. Castlevania Dominus Collection

    WHY THIS

    Shares an atmospheric mood with METAL GEAR SOLID V: THE PHANTOM PAIN.

    Another title from KONAMI, the studio behind METAL GEAR SOLID V: THE PHANTOM PAIN. Shares Action with METAL GEAR SOLID V: THE PHANTOM PAIN.

    Three incredible action adventure games from the Castlevania series have finally returned, for the first time! But wait, there's more! Haunted Castle Revisited, a redesigned version of the very first Castlevania arcade game, makes its debut!

    2024ActionRPG24.99 USDDeck PlayableSteam ↗
  8. Castlevania Advance Collection

    WHY THIS

    Shares an atmospheric mood with METAL GEAR SOLID V: THE PHANTOM PAIN.

    Another title from KONAMI, the studio behind METAL GEAR SOLID V: THE PHANTOM PAIN. Shares Action with METAL GEAR SOLID V: THE PHANTOM PAIN.

    Count Dracula is once more back from the dead... Join the fight against Evil in the Castlevania Advance Collection, a compilation of timeless action-exploration masterpieces!

    2021Action19.99 USDDeck PlayableSteam ↗

Plays great on Steam Deck

Valve-Verified or Playable picks from the similar pool — ready to go on Deck out of the box.

  1. METAL GEAR SOLID V: GROUND ZEROES

    WHY THIS

    Shares an atmospheric mood with METAL GEAR SOLID V: THE PHANTOM PAIN.

    Deck Verified — runs on Steam Deck out of the box. Shares Action and Adventure with METAL GEAR SOLID V: THE PHANTOM PAIN.

    World-renowned Kojima Productions brings the Metal Gear Solid franchise to Steam with METAL GEAR SOLID V: GROUND ZEROES. Play as the legendary hero Snake and infiltrate a Cuban military base to rescue the hostages. Can you make it out alive?

    2014ActionAdventure19.99 USDDeck VerifiedSteam ↗
  2. HITMAN World of Assassination

    WHY THIS

    Shares an atmospheric mood with METAL GEAR SOLID V: THE PHANTOM PAIN.

    Deck Verified — runs on Steam Deck out of the box. Shares Action and Adventure with METAL GEAR SOLID V: THE PHANTOM PAIN.

    Enter the world of the ultimate assassin. HITMAN World of Assassination delivers the definitive stealth action experience, putting you in the shoes of Agent 47, a master assassin. Explore immersive locations, uncover hidden secrets, and eliminate targets with complete freedom of approach.

    2022ActionAdventure29.99 USDDeck VerifiedSteam ↗
  3. METAL GEAR SOLID 3: Snake Eater - Master Collection Version

    WHY THIS

    Shares an atmospheric mood with METAL GEAR SOLID V: THE PHANTOM PAIN.

    Deck Verified — runs on Steam Deck out of the box. Shares Action with METAL GEAR SOLID V: THE PHANTOM PAIN.

    Metal Gear Solid 3: Snake Eater is the origin story of Naked Snake and his mentor The Boss and the fifth title in the METAL GEAR series.

    2023Action19.99 USDDeck VerifiedSteam ↗

Frequently asked about METAL GEAR SOLID V: THE PHANTOM PAIN

Does METAL GEAR SOLID V: THE PHANTOM PAIN run on Steam Deck?
METAL GEAR SOLID V: THE PHANTOM PAIN is rated Playable on Steam Deck — it runs, but expect some manual adjustments (control remapping, text size, or graphics settings) for the best experience.
How much does METAL GEAR SOLID V: THE PHANTOM PAIN cost?
METAL GEAR SOLID V: THE PHANTOM PAIN is listed on Steam at 19.99 USD (current store price; Steam sales may reduce this temporarily).
Does METAL GEAR SOLID V: THE PHANTOM PAIN have multiplayer or co-op?
Yes — METAL GEAR SOLID V: THE PHANTOM PAIN supports multi-player play according to its Steam store listing (Multi-player).
What games are most similar to METAL GEAR SOLID V: THE PHANTOM PAIN?
Based on Steam play patterns and shared genres/tags, the games most often recommended alongside METAL GEAR SOLID V: THE PHANTOM PAIN are METAL GEAR SOLID V: GROUND ZEROES, METAL GEAR SOLID Δ: SNAKE EATER, HITMAN World of Assassination.
Who developed METAL GEAR SOLID V: THE PHANTOM PAIN?
METAL GEAR SOLID V: THE PHANTOM PAIN was developed by KONAMI.

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