Choose METAL SLUG X
Choose METAL SLUG X if you want the Online Co-op side of the pairing. On Steam, it's currently about 91% cheaper on the Steam Store. METAL SLUG X launched in 2014.
METAL SLUG X vs Blazing Chrome
METAL SLUG X and Blazing Chrome 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 SLUG X (2014) is 5 years older than Blazing Chrome (2019). Blazing Chrome scores higher on Steam reviews (89.3% positive) than METAL SLUG X (86.2% 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 Blazing Chrome
Choose Blazing Chrome if you want an Indie game with Shared/Split Screen, Shared/Split Screen PvP, and PvP. On Steam, it carries the stronger Steam consensus at 89.3% positive across 512 reviews.
Both METAL SLUG X and Blazing Chrome sit in Action on Steam and both list Multi-player, Steam Leaderboards, and Shared/Split Screen Co-op, 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 SLUG X |  Blazing Chrome | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2014 | 2019 |
| Genres | Action | Action, Indie |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Deck Verified | Deck Verified |
| Price | 1.59 USD | 16.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 86.2% positive (917 reviews) | 89.3% positive (512 reviews) |
| Multiplayer | Multi-player, Online Co-op, Shared/Split Screen Co-op | Multi-player, Shared/Split Screen Co-op, Co-op |
| Developers | SNK CORPORATION, Dotemu | JoyMasher |
Side by side
- Both are Action games on Steam.
- METAL SLUG X (2014) is 5 years older than Blazing Chrome (2019).
- Blazing Chrome scores higher on Steam reviews (89.3% positive) than METAL SLUG X (86.2% positive).
- METAL SLUG X is currently ~91% cheaper on Steam than Blazing Chrome (1.59 USD vs. 16.99 USD).
- Both support cooperative play.
- Both are Deck Verified.
METAL SLUG X vs Blazing Chrome — FAQ
- Which is better, METAL SLUG X or Blazing Chrome?
- On Steam reviews Blazing Chrome scores higher (89.3% positive) than METAL SLUG X (86.2% positive). Both have enough reviews to trust the signal, so for players using reviews alone, Blazing Chrome is the safer pick. Genre fit still matters — check the side-by-side table for the categories each game lands in.
- Should I play METAL SLUG X or Blazing Chrome first?
- If you want chronology, METAL SLUG X (2014) came out before Blazing Chrome (2019). 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 SLUG X and Blazing Chrome 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.
- Do both METAL SLUG X and Blazing Chrome have co-op?
- Yes — both list a co-op category on Steam. Specifics differ: METAL SLUG X ships Online Co-op, Shared/Split Screen Co-op; Blazing Chrome ships Shared/Split Screen Co-op, Co-op.
- Do METAL SLUG X and Blazing Chrome both run on Steam Deck?
- Yes — both are Steam Deck Verified, meaning Valve confirms they run with full controller support, legible text, and default settings out of the box.