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METAL GEAR SURVIVE vs Zector 7

METAL GEAR SURVIVE and Zector 7 both land in Action, Strategy, 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, Strategy, Adventure on Steam. METAL GEAR SURVIVE (2018) is 6 years older than Zector 7 (2024). Zector 7 is currently ~67% cheaper on Steam than METAL GEAR SURVIVE (9.99 USD vs. 29.99 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 METAL GEAR SURVIVE

Choose METAL GEAR SURVIVE if it matches what drew you to this matchup. 2,236 Steam reviews back the pick.

Choose Zector 7

Choose Zector 7 if you want an Indie, Simulation, and Massively Multiplayer game with MMO and Steam Timeline. On Steam, it's currently about 67% cheaper on the Steam Store. Zector 7 launched in 2024.

Both METAL GEAR SURVIVE and Zector 7 sit in Action, Strategy, and Adventure on Steam and both list Multi-player, Online PvP, and Online 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 GEAR SURVIVE vs Zector 7 — Steam metadata comparison
METAL GEAR SURVIVE — Steam game coverMETAL GEAR SURVIVEZector 7 — Steam game coverZector 7
Released20182024
GenresAction, Strategy, AdventureAction, Strategy, Indie, Adventure, Simulation, Massively Multiplayer, RPG, Casual, Early Access
PlatformsWindowsWindows
Steam DeckDeck PlayableUnrated
Price29.99 USD9.99 USD
Steam reviews64.9% positive (2,236 reviews)2 reviews
MultiplayerMulti-player, Online Co-op, Co-opMulti-player, Online Co-op, Co-op
DevelopersKONAMISocksandGoats Studios

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METAL GEAR SURVIVE vs Zector 7 — FAQ

Should I play METAL GEAR SURVIVE or Zector 7 first?
If you want chronology, METAL GEAR SURVIVE (2018) came out before Zector 7 (2024). 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 GEAR SURVIVE and Zector 7 similar?
They overlap on Action, Strategy, 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.
Do both METAL GEAR SURVIVE and Zector 7 have co-op?
Yes — both list a co-op category on Steam. Specifics differ: METAL GEAR SURVIVE ships Online Co-op, Co-op; Zector 7 ships Online Co-op, Co-op.
Does METAL GEAR SURVIVE run on Steam Deck?
Yes — METAL GEAR SURVIVE is rated Deck Playable by Valve. Zector 7 doesn't have a Deck rating yet, so its Deck behaviour is currently unverified.
METAL GEAR SURVIVE vs Zector 7 — Verdict (2026) · imho.run