Choose Gunmetal Arcadia
Choose Gunmetal Arcadia if you want an Adventure experience. On Steam, it's currently about 50% cheaper on the Steam Store. Gunmetal Arcadia launched in 2017.
Gunmetal Arcadia vs 30XX
Gunmetal Arcadia and 30XX both land in Action, 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 share Action, Indie on Steam. Gunmetal Arcadia (2017) is 6 years older than 30XX (2023). 30XX scores higher on Steam reviews (91.5% positive) than Gunmetal Arcadia (72.2% 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 30XX
Choose 30XX if you want the Multi-player, Shared/Split Screen, and Steam Leaderboards side of the pairing. On Steam, it's the newer release (2023) and ships with the modern feature baseline. 1,750 Steam reviews back the pick.
Both Gunmetal Arcadia and 30XX sit in Action and 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
 Gunmetal Arcadia |  30XX | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2017 | 2023 |
| Genres | Action, Indie, Adventure | Action, Indie |
| Platforms | Windows, macOS, Linux | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Unrated | Deck Playable |
| Price | 9.99 USD | 19.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 72.2% positive (36 reviews) | 91.5% positive (1,750 reviews) |
| Multiplayer | Single-player only | Multi-player, Online Co-op, Shared/Split Screen Co-op |
| Developers | Minor Key Games | Batterystaple Games |
Side by side
- Both share Action, Indie on Steam.
- Gunmetal Arcadia (2017) is 6 years older than 30XX (2023).
- 30XX scores higher on Steam reviews (91.5% positive) than Gunmetal Arcadia (72.2% positive).
- Gunmetal Arcadia is currently ~50% cheaper on Steam than 30XX (9.99 USD vs. 19.99 USD).
- 30XX has co-op; Gunmetal Arcadia does not.
- 30XX is Deck Playable on Steam Deck; Gunmetal Arcadia has no Deck rating yet.
Gunmetal Arcadia vs 30XX — FAQ
- Should I play Gunmetal Arcadia or 30XX first?
- If you want chronology, Gunmetal Arcadia (2017) came out before 30XX (2023). 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 Gunmetal Arcadia and 30XX similar?
- They overlap on Action, 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.
- Does Gunmetal Arcadia have multiplayer like 30XX?
- No. 30XX supports multiplayer on Steam (Multi-player, Online Co-op, Shared/Split Screen Co-op), while Gunmetal Arcadia is listed as single-player only.