Choose HAUL
Choose HAUL if you want an Indie experience. HAUL launched in 2026.
HAUL vs Metal Detector Island
HAUL and Metal Detector Island both land in Simulation 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 are Simulation games on Steam. Both support cooperative play. 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 Metal Detector Island
Choose Metal Detector Island if you want a Casual game with LAN Co-op and DualShock Controller Support.
Both HAUL and Metal Detector Island sit in Simulation on Steam and both list Multi-player, Online Co-op, and Co-op, 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
 HAUL |  Metal Detector Island | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2026 | — |
| Genres | Indie, Simulation | Simulation, Casual |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Unrated | Unrated |
| Price | Price unknown | Price unknown |
| Steam reviews | — | — |
| Multiplayer | Multi-player, Online Co-op, Co-op | Multi-player, Online Co-op, LAN Co-op |
| Developers | Deadstock Digital | BetDev |
Side by side
- Both are Simulation games on Steam.
- Both support cooperative play.
HAUL vs Metal Detector Island — FAQ
- Are HAUL and Metal Detector Island similar?
- They overlap on Simulation 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.
- Do both HAUL and Metal Detector Island have co-op?
- Yes — both list a co-op category on Steam. Specifics differ: HAUL ships Online Co-op, Co-op; Metal Detector Island ships Online Co-op, LAN Co-op.