Choose Metal Detector Island
Choose Metal Detector Island if you want an Adventure game with LAN Co-op and #category_playable_at_your_own_pace. Metal Detector Island launched in 2026.
Metal Detector Island vs Coasting
Metal Detector Island and Coasting both land in Indie, 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 Indie, Simulation, Casual 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 Coasting
Choose Coasting if you want the HDR available and Save Anytime side of the pairing.
Both Metal Detector Island and Coasting sit in Indie, Simulation, and Casual on Steam and both list Multi-player, Online Co-op, and DualShock Controller Support, 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 |  Coasting | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2026 | — |
| Genres | Indie, Adventure, Simulation, Casual | Indie, Simulation, Casual |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows, macOS |
| 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, Co-op |
| Developers | BetDev | Computer Skeleton |
Side by side
- Both share Indie, Simulation, Casual on Steam.
- Both support cooperative play.
Metal Detector Island vs Coasting — FAQ
- Are Metal Detector Island and Coasting similar?
- They overlap on Indie, 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 Coasting have co-op?
- Yes — both list a co-op category on Steam. Specifics differ: Metal Detector Island ships Online Co-op, LAN Co-op; Coasting ships Online Co-op, Co-op.