Choose Metrocide
Choose Metrocide if it's currently about 35% cheaper on the Steam Store. Metrocide launched in 2014.
Metrocide vs RUINER
Metrocide and RUINER both land in Indie 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 Indie games on Steam. Metrocide (2014) is 3 years older than RUINER (2017). RUINER scores higher on Steam reviews (90.2% positive) than Metrocide (56.5% 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 RUINER
Choose RUINER if you want an Action experience. On Steam, it's the newer release (2017) and ships with the modern feature baseline. 4,629 Steam reviews back the pick.
Both Metrocide and RUINER sit in Indie 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
 Metrocide |  RUINER | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2014 | 2017 |
| Genres | Indie | Action, Indie |
| Platforms | Windows, macOS | Windows, Linux |
| Steam Deck | Unrated | Deck Verified |
| Price | 12.99 USD | 19.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 56.5% positive (46 reviews) | 90.2% positive (4,629 reviews) |
| Multiplayer | Single-player only | Single-player only |
| Developers | Flat Earth Games | Reikon Games |
Side by side
- Both are Indie games on Steam.
- Metrocide (2014) is 3 years older than RUINER (2017).
- RUINER scores higher on Steam reviews (90.2% positive) than Metrocide (56.5% positive).
- Metrocide is currently ~35% cheaper on Steam than RUINER (12.99 USD vs. 19.99 USD).
- RUINER is Deck Verified on Steam Deck; Metrocide has no Deck rating yet.
Metrocide vs RUINER — FAQ
- Should I play Metrocide or RUINER first?
- If you want chronology, Metrocide (2014) came out before RUINER (2017). 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 Metrocide and RUINER similar?
- They overlap on Indie 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.