Choose RedCloak
Choose RedCloak if it's currently about 50% cheaper on the Steam Store. RedCloak launched in 2024.
RedCloak vs Metroidvania
RedCloak and Metroidvania both land in Indie, Adventure, RPG 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, RPG on Steam. RedCloak (2024) is 2 years older than Metroidvania (2026). RedCloak is currently ~50% cheaper on Steam than Metroidvania (1.99 USD vs. 3.99 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 Metroidvania
Choose Metroidvania if you want an Action game with Narrated Game Menus, Playable without Timed Input, and Save Anytime. Metroidvania launched in 2026.
Both RedCloak and Metroidvania sit in Indie, Adventure, and RPG 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
 RedCloak |  Metroidvania | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2024 | 2026 |
| Genres | Indie, Adventure, RPG | Action, Indie, Adventure, RPG |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Unrated | Unrated |
| Price | 1.99 USD | 3.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 1 reviews | 1 reviews |
| Multiplayer | Single-player only | Single-player only |
| Developers | Braveburst | David Chuks |
Side by side
- Both share Indie, Adventure, RPG on Steam.
- RedCloak (2024) is 2 years older than Metroidvania (2026).
- RedCloak is currently ~50% cheaper on Steam than Metroidvania (1.99 USD vs. 3.99 USD).
RedCloak vs Metroidvania — FAQ
- Should I play RedCloak or Metroidvania first?
- If you want chronology, RedCloak (2024) came out before Metroidvania (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 RedCloak and Metroidvania similar?
- They overlap on Indie, Adventure, RPG 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.