Choose METAL GEAR SOLID V: THE PHANTOM PAIN
Choose METAL GEAR SOLID V: THE PHANTOM PAIN if you want an Adventure game with Multi-player and Steam Leaderboards. 41,413 Steam reviews back the pick.
METAL GEAR SOLID V: THE PHANTOM PAIN vs Under A Star Long Cold
METAL GEAR SOLID V: THE PHANTOM PAIN and Under A Star Long Cold 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. METAL GEAR SOLID V: THE PHANTOM PAIN (2015) is 9 years older than Under A Star Long Cold (2024). METAL GEAR SOLID V: THE PHANTOM PAIN scores higher on Steam reviews (92% positive) than Under A Star Long Cold (84.9% 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 Under A Star Long Cold
Choose Under A Star Long Cold if it's currently about 85% cheaper on the Steam Store. Under A Star Long Cold launched in 2024.
Both METAL GEAR SOLID V: THE PHANTOM PAIN and Under A Star Long Cold 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
 METAL GEAR SOLID V: THE PHANTOM PAIN |  Under A Star Long Cold | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2015 | 2024 |
| Genres | Action, Adventure | Action |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Deck Playable | Deck Verified |
| Price | 19.99 USD | 2.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 92% positive (41,413 reviews) | 84.9% positive (86 reviews) |
| Multiplayer | Multi-player | Single-player only |
| Developers | KONAMI | Antonio Freyre |
Side by side
- Both are Action games on Steam.
- METAL GEAR SOLID V: THE PHANTOM PAIN (2015) is 9 years older than Under A Star Long Cold (2024).
- METAL GEAR SOLID V: THE PHANTOM PAIN scores higher on Steam reviews (92% positive) than Under A Star Long Cold (84.9% positive).
- Under A Star Long Cold is currently ~85% cheaper on Steam than METAL GEAR SOLID V: THE PHANTOM PAIN (2.99 USD vs. 19.99 USD).
- Steam Deck: METAL GEAR SOLID V: THE PHANTOM PAIN is Deck Playable, Under A Star Long Cold is Deck Verified.
METAL GEAR SOLID V: THE PHANTOM PAIN vs Under A Star Long Cold — FAQ
- Should I play METAL GEAR SOLID V: THE PHANTOM PAIN or Under A Star Long Cold first?
- If you want chronology, METAL GEAR SOLID V: THE PHANTOM PAIN (2015) came out before Under A Star Long Cold (2024). 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 METAL GEAR SOLID V: THE PHANTOM PAIN and Under A Star Long Cold 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 Under A Star Long Cold have multiplayer like METAL GEAR SOLID V: THE PHANTOM PAIN?
- No. METAL GEAR SOLID V: THE PHANTOM PAIN supports multiplayer on Steam (Multi-player), while Under A Star Long Cold is listed as single-player only.