Choose H.A.D.E.S Zero
Choose H.A.D.E.S Zero if it's currently about 24% cheaper on the Steam Store. H.A.D.E.S Zero launched in 2025.
H.A.D.E.S Zero vs Heavy Metal Death Can
H.A.D.E.S Zero and Heavy Metal Death Can 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. H.A.D.E.S Zero (2025) is 1 year older than Heavy Metal Death Can (2026). H.A.D.E.S Zero scores higher on Steam reviews (100% positive) than Heavy Metal Death Can (94.3% 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 Heavy Metal Death Can
Choose Heavy Metal Death Can if you want the Custom Volume Controls side of the pairing. Heavy Metal Death Can launched in 2026.
Both H.A.D.E.S Zero and Heavy Metal Death Can sit in Action, Indie, and Adventure on Steam and both list Stereo Sound, Playable without Timed Input, and Keyboard Only Option, 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
 H.A.D.E.S Zero |  Heavy Metal Death Can | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2025 | 2026 |
| Genres | Action, Indie, Adventure | Action, Indie, Adventure |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Unrated | Unrated |
| Price | 11.99 USD | 15.75 USD |
| Steam reviews | 100% positive (10 reviews) | 94.3% positive (53 reviews) |
| Multiplayer | Single-player only | Single-player only |
| Developers | BloodHound Studio | Krufs Productions |
Side by side
- Both share Action, Indie, Adventure on Steam.
- H.A.D.E.S Zero (2025) is 1 year older than Heavy Metal Death Can (2026).
- H.A.D.E.S Zero scores higher on Steam reviews (100% positive) than Heavy Metal Death Can (94.3% positive).
- H.A.D.E.S Zero is currently ~24% cheaper on Steam than Heavy Metal Death Can (11.99 USD vs. 15.75 USD).
H.A.D.E.S Zero vs Heavy Metal Death Can — FAQ
- Should I play H.A.D.E.S Zero or Heavy Metal Death Can first?
- If you want chronology, H.A.D.E.S Zero (2025) came out before Heavy Metal Death Can (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 H.A.D.E.S Zero and Heavy Metal Death Can 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.