Choose M.A.R.S.
Choose M.A.R.S. if you want a Massively Multiplayer and Free To Play game with MMO, Online Co-op, and Co-op. On Steam, it's free to play, so the barrier to trying it is zero. M.A.R.S. launched in 2021.
M.A.R.S. vs METAL QUADRIGA
M.A.R.S. and METAL QUADRIGA 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. M.A.R.S. (2021) is 5 years older than METAL QUADRIGA (2026). M.A.R.S. is free; METAL QUADRIGA is paid (Price unknown). 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 METAL QUADRIGA
Choose METAL QUADRIGA if it's the newer release (2026) and ships with the modern feature baseline. METAL QUADRIGA launched in 2026.
Both M.A.R.S. and METAL QUADRIGA sit in Action on Steam and both list Multi-player, Online PvP, and PvP, 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
 M.A.R.S. |  METAL QUADRIGA | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2021 | 2026 |
| Genres | Action, Massively Multiplayer, Free To Play | Action |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Deck Unsupported | Unrated |
| Price | Free to play | Price unknown |
| Steam reviews | 49.1% positive (348 reviews) | — |
| Multiplayer | Multi-player, Online Co-op, Co-op | Multi-player |
| Developers | YingPei Games | GOTTAKO studio |
Side by side
- Both are Action games on Steam.
- M.A.R.S. (2021) is 5 years older than METAL QUADRIGA (2026).
- M.A.R.S. is free; METAL QUADRIGA is paid (Price unknown).
- M.A.R.S. has co-op; METAL QUADRIGA does not.
- M.A.R.S. is Deck Unsupported on Steam Deck; METAL QUADRIGA has no Deck rating yet.
M.A.R.S. vs METAL QUADRIGA — FAQ
- Should I play M.A.R.S. or METAL QUADRIGA first?
- If you want chronology, M.A.R.S. (2021) came out before METAL QUADRIGA (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 M.A.R.S. and METAL QUADRIGA 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.
- Is M.A.R.S. free?
- Yes — M.A.R.S. is a free-to-play Steam title. METAL QUADRIGA is paid (Price unknown).