Choose Metaverse
Choose Metaverse if it matches what drew you to this matchup. Metaverse launched in 2016.
Metaverse vs BadLads
Metaverse and BadLads both land in Action, Indie, Adventure 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 Action, Indie, Adventure on Steam. Metaverse (2016) is 4 years older than BadLads (2020). BadLads scores higher on Steam reviews (69.7% positive) than Metaverse (33.3% 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 BadLads
Choose BadLads if you want a Strategy, Massively Multiplayer, and Casual game with MMO, Online PvP, and Online Co-op. On Steam, it's the newer release (2020) and ships with the modern feature baseline. BadLads launched in 2020.
Both Metaverse and BadLads sit in Action, Indie, and Adventure on Steam and both list Multi-player, 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
 Metaverse |  BadLads | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2016 | 2020 |
| Genres | Action, Indie, Adventure, Simulation, RPG, Early Access | Action, Strategy, Indie, Adventure, Simulation, Massively Multiplayer, RPG, Casual, Early Access |
| Platforms | Windows, macOS | Windows, Linux |
| Steam Deck | Unrated | Unrated |
| Price | 19.99 USD | Price unknown |
| Steam reviews | 33.3% positive (54 reviews) | 69.7% positive (99 reviews) |
| Multiplayer | Multi-player, Cross-Platform Multiplayer | Multi-player, Online Co-op, Co-op |
| Developers | Metaware Limited, LLC | CHEMICAL HEADS STUDIOS |
Side by side
- Both share Action, Indie, Adventure on Steam.
- Metaverse (2016) is 4 years older than BadLads (2020).
- BadLads scores higher on Steam reviews (69.7% positive) than Metaverse (33.3% positive).
- BadLads has co-op; Metaverse does not.
Metaverse vs BadLads — FAQ
- Should I play Metaverse or BadLads first?
- If you want chronology, Metaverse (2016) came out before BadLads (2020). 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 Metaverse and BadLads similar?
- They overlap on Action, Indie, Adventure 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.