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The Surge vs 重装无限·Metal Infinite

The Surge and 重装无限·Metal Infinite both land in Action, 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 Action, RPG on Steam. The Surge (2017) is 3 years older than 重装无限·Metal Infinite (2020). 重装无限·Metal Infinite is currently ~87% cheaper on Steam than The Surge (1.99 USD vs. 14.99 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 The Surge

Choose The Surge if it matches what drew you to this matchup. 4,366 Steam reviews back the pick.

Choose 重装无限·Metal Infinite

Choose 重装无限·Metal Infinite if you want an Indie, Adventure, and Simulation experience. On Steam, it's currently about 87% cheaper on the Steam Store. 重装无限·Metal Infinite launched in 2020.

Both The Surge and 重装无限·Metal Infinite sit in Action 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

The Surge vs 重装无限·Metal Infinite — Steam metadata comparison
The Surge — Steam game coverThe Surge重装无限·Metal Infinite — Steam game cover重装无限·Metal Infinite
Released20172020
GenresAction, RPGAction, Indie, Adventure, Simulation, RPG, Casual
PlatformsWindowsWindows
Steam DeckDeck PlayableUnrated
Price14.99 USD1.99 USD
Steam reviews76.6% positive (4,366 reviews)1 reviews
MultiplayerSingle-player onlySingle-player only
DevelopersDeck13路过的骑士皇

Side by side

The Surge vs 重装无限·Metal Infinite — FAQ

Should I play The Surge or 重装无限·Metal Infinite first?
If you want chronology, The Surge (2017) came out before 重装无限·Metal Infinite (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 The Surge and 重装无限·Metal Infinite similar?
They overlap on Action, 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.
Does The Surge run on Steam Deck?
Yes — The Surge is rated Deck Playable by Valve. 重装无限·Metal Infinite doesn't have a Deck rating yet, so its Deck behaviour is currently unverified.
The Surge vs 重装无限·Metal Infinite — Verdict (2026) · imho.run