Choose METAL GEAR SOLID V: THE PHANTOM PAIN
Choose METAL GEAR SOLID V: THE PHANTOM PAIN if you want the Multi-player and Steam Leaderboards side of the pairing. 41,413 Steam reviews back the pick.
METAL GEAR SOLID V: THE PHANTOM PAIN vs Crossfire
METAL GEAR SOLID V: THE PHANTOM PAIN and Crossfire 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. METAL GEAR SOLID V: THE PHANTOM PAIN is Deck Playable on Steam Deck; Crossfire 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 Crossfire
Choose Crossfire if it's a focused single-player run rather than a multiplayer commitment.
Both METAL GEAR SOLID V: THE PHANTOM PAIN and Crossfire 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
 METAL GEAR SOLID V: THE PHANTOM PAIN |  Crossfire | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2015 | — |
| Genres | Action, Adventure | Action, Adventure |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Deck Playable | Unrated |
| Price | 19.99 USD | Price unknown |
| Steam reviews | 92% positive (41,413 reviews) | — |
| Multiplayer | Multi-player | Single-player only |
| Developers | KONAMI | That's No Moon |
Side by side
- Both share Action, Adventure on Steam.
- METAL GEAR SOLID V: THE PHANTOM PAIN is Deck Playable on Steam Deck; Crossfire has no Deck rating yet.
METAL GEAR SOLID V: THE PHANTOM PAIN vs Crossfire — FAQ
- Are METAL GEAR SOLID V: THE PHANTOM PAIN and Crossfire 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.
- Does Crossfire 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 Crossfire is listed as single-player only.
- Does METAL GEAR SOLID V: THE PHANTOM PAIN run on Steam Deck?
- Yes — METAL GEAR SOLID V: THE PHANTOM PAIN is rated Deck Playable by Valve. Crossfire doesn't have a Deck rating yet, so its Deck behaviour is currently unverified.