Choose METAL GEAR SOLID V: GROUND ZEROES
Choose METAL GEAR SOLID V: GROUND ZEROES if you want an Adventure game with Steam Leaderboards. On Steam, it's Steam Deck Verified, so handheld play works out of the box. 7,619 Steam reviews back the pick.
METAL GEAR SOLID V: GROUND ZEROES vs Lockdown
METAL GEAR SOLID V: GROUND ZEROES and Lockdown 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: GROUND ZEROES (2014) is 12 years older than Lockdown (2026). Lockdown is currently ~90% cheaper on Steam than METAL GEAR SOLID V: GROUND ZEROES (1.99 USD vs. 19.99 USD). 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 Lockdown
Choose Lockdown if you want an Indie game with Custom Volume Controls, Stereo Sound, and Playable without Timed Input. On Steam, it's currently about 90% cheaper on the Steam Store. Lockdown launched in 2026.
Both METAL GEAR SOLID V: GROUND ZEROES and Lockdown 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: GROUND ZEROES |  Lockdown | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2014 | 2026 |
| Genres | Action, Adventure | Action, Indie |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows, Linux |
| Steam Deck | Deck Verified | Unrated |
| Price | 19.99 USD | 1.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 83.8% positive (7,619 reviews) | — |
| Multiplayer | Single-player only | Single-player only |
| Developers | KONAMI | Jango Mango |
Side by side
- Both are Action games on Steam.
- METAL GEAR SOLID V: GROUND ZEROES (2014) is 12 years older than Lockdown (2026).
- Lockdown is currently ~90% cheaper on Steam than METAL GEAR SOLID V: GROUND ZEROES (1.99 USD vs. 19.99 USD).
- METAL GEAR SOLID V: GROUND ZEROES is Deck Verified on Steam Deck; Lockdown has no Deck rating yet.
METAL GEAR SOLID V: GROUND ZEROES vs Lockdown — FAQ
- Should I play METAL GEAR SOLID V: GROUND ZEROES or Lockdown first?
- If you want chronology, METAL GEAR SOLID V: GROUND ZEROES (2014) came out before Lockdown (2026). 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: GROUND ZEROES and Lockdown 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 METAL GEAR SOLID V: GROUND ZEROES run on Steam Deck?
- Yes — METAL GEAR SOLID V: GROUND ZEROES is rated Deck Verified by Valve. Lockdown doesn't have a Deck rating yet, so its Deck behaviour is currently unverified.