Choose Metal Dead
Choose Metal Dead if it matches what drew you to this matchup. Metal Dead launched in 2014.
Metal Dead vs RUSLICSTAN INVADES
Metal Dead and RUSLICSTAN INVADES both land in Indie, 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 Indie, Adventure on Steam. Metal Dead (2014) is 9 years older than RUSLICSTAN INVADES (2023). RUSLICSTAN INVADES scores higher on Steam reviews (91.2% positive) than Metal Dead (87.6% 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 RUSLICSTAN INVADES
Choose RUSLICSTAN INVADES if you want an Action experience. On Steam, it's the newer release (2023) and ships with the modern feature baseline. RUSLICSTAN INVADES launched in 2023.
Both Metal Dead and RUSLICSTAN INVADES sit in Indie 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 Dead |  RUSLICSTAN INVADES | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2014 | 2023 |
| Genres | Indie, Adventure | Action, Indie, Adventure |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Deck Unsupported | Unrated |
| Price | 4.99 USD | 4.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 87.6% positive (291 reviews) | 91.2% positive (34 reviews) |
| Multiplayer | Single-player only | Single-player only |
| Developers | Walk Thru Walls Studios | SLAM AWAY GAMES |
Side by side
- Both share Indie, Adventure on Steam.
- Metal Dead (2014) is 9 years older than RUSLICSTAN INVADES (2023).
- RUSLICSTAN INVADES scores higher on Steam reviews (91.2% positive) than Metal Dead (87.6% positive).
- RUSLICSTAN INVADES is currently ~0% cheaper on Steam than Metal Dead (4.99 USD vs. 4.99 USD).
- Metal Dead is Deck Unsupported on Steam Deck; RUSLICSTAN INVADES has no Deck rating yet.
Metal Dead vs RUSLICSTAN INVADES — FAQ
- Should I play Metal Dead or RUSLICSTAN INVADES first?
- If you want chronology, Metal Dead (2014) came out before RUSLICSTAN INVADES (2023). 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 Dead and RUSLICSTAN INVADES similar?
- They overlap on Indie, 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.