METAL GEAR SOLID V: THE PHANTOM PAIN vs LUMBERMANCER
METAL GEAR SOLID V: THE PHANTOM PAIN and LUMBERMANCER 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 (2015) is 1 year older than LUMBERMANCER (2016). METAL GEAR SOLID V: THE PHANTOM PAIN scores higher on Steam reviews (92% positive) than LUMBERMANCER (75% positive). No login or purchase needed — scroll for the full table, the verdict FAQ, and links to ranked similar games for both titles.
Side-by-side comparison
 METAL GEAR SOLID V: THE PHANTOM PAIN |  LUMBERMANCER | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2015 | 2016 |
| Genres | Action, Adventure | Action, Adventure |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Deck Playable | Unrated |
| Price | 19.99 USD | 2.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 92% positive (41,413 reviews) | 75% positive (16 reviews) |
| Multiplayer | Multi-player | Single-player only |
| Developers | KONAMI | Roger von Biersborn |
Side by side
- Both share Action, Adventure on Steam.
- METAL GEAR SOLID V: THE PHANTOM PAIN (2015) is 1 year older than LUMBERMANCER (2016).
- METAL GEAR SOLID V: THE PHANTOM PAIN scores higher on Steam reviews (92% positive) than LUMBERMANCER (75% positive).
- LUMBERMANCER is currently ~85% cheaper on Steam than METAL GEAR SOLID V: THE PHANTOM PAIN (2.99 USD vs. 19.99 USD).
- METAL GEAR SOLID V: THE PHANTOM PAIN is Deck Playable on Steam Deck; LUMBERMANCER has no Deck rating yet.
METAL GEAR SOLID V: THE PHANTOM PAIN vs LUMBERMANCER — FAQ
- Should I play METAL GEAR SOLID V: THE PHANTOM PAIN or LUMBERMANCER first?
- If you want chronology, METAL GEAR SOLID V: THE PHANTOM PAIN (2015) came out before LUMBERMANCER (2016). 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 LUMBERMANCER 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 LUMBERMANCER 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 LUMBERMANCER 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. LUMBERMANCER doesn't have a Deck rating yet, so its Deck behaviour is currently unverified.