Choose Metal Detector Island
Choose Metal Detector Island if you want an Indie and Adventure game with DualShock Controller Support and DualSense Controller Support. Metal Detector Island launched in 2026.
Metal Detector Island vs Scrapman Simulator
Metal Detector Island and Scrapman Simulator both land in Simulation, Casual 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 Simulation, Casual on Steam. Metal Detector Island (2026) is 1 year older than Scrapman Simulator (2027). 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 Scrapman Simulator
Choose Scrapman Simulator if you want the Surround Sound and Save Anytime side of the pairing. Scrapman Simulator launched in 2027.
Both Metal Detector Island and Scrapman Simulator sit in Simulation and Casual on Steam and both list Multi-player, Online Co-op, and LAN 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
 Metal Detector Island |  Scrapman Simulator | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2026 | 2027 |
| Genres | Indie, Adventure, Simulation, Casual | Simulation, Casual |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Unrated | Unrated |
| Price | 9.99 USD | Price unknown |
| Steam reviews | — | — |
| Multiplayer | Multi-player, Online Co-op, LAN Co-op | Multi-player, Online Co-op, LAN Co-op |
| Developers | BetDev | Analiz Games |
Side by side
- Both share Simulation, Casual on Steam.
- Metal Detector Island (2026) is 1 year older than Scrapman Simulator (2027).
- Both support cooperative play.
Metal Detector Island vs Scrapman Simulator — FAQ
- Should I play Metal Detector Island or Scrapman Simulator first?
- If you want chronology, Metal Detector Island (2026) came out before Scrapman Simulator (2027). 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 Metal Detector Island and Scrapman Simulator similar?
- They overlap on Simulation, Casual 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 Metal Detector Island and Scrapman Simulator have co-op?
- Yes — both list a co-op category on Steam. Specifics differ: Metal Detector Island ships Online Co-op, LAN Co-op; Scrapman Simulator ships Online Co-op, LAN Co-op.