Choose METAL GEAR SURVIVE
Choose METAL GEAR SURVIVE if you want a Strategy game with Multi-player, Online PvP, and Online Co-op. On Steam, it has co-op, so you can bring a friend. 2,236 Steam reviews back the pick.
METAL GEAR SURVIVE vs Bum Simulator
METAL GEAR SURVIVE and Bum Simulator both land in Action, 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, Adventure on Steam. METAL GEAR SURVIVE (2018) is 5 years older than Bum Simulator (2023). Bum Simulator scores higher on Steam reviews (88% positive) than METAL GEAR SURVIVE (64.9% positive). 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 Bum Simulator
Choose Bum Simulator if you want an Indie and Simulation experience. On Steam, it carries the stronger Steam consensus at 88% positive across 1,714 reviews.
Both METAL GEAR SURVIVE and Bum Simulator sit in Action and Adventure 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
 METAL GEAR SURVIVE |  Bum Simulator | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2018 | 2023 |
| Genres | Action, Strategy, Adventure | Action, Indie, Adventure, Simulation |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Deck Playable | Deck Verified |
| Price | 29.99 USD | 19.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 64.9% positive (2,236 reviews) | 88% positive (1,714 reviews) |
| Multiplayer | Multi-player, Online Co-op, Co-op | Single-player only |
| Developers | KONAMI | Ragged Games |
Side by side
- Both share Action, Adventure on Steam.
- METAL GEAR SURVIVE (2018) is 5 years older than Bum Simulator (2023).
- Bum Simulator scores higher on Steam reviews (88% positive) than METAL GEAR SURVIVE (64.9% positive).
- Bum Simulator is currently ~33% cheaper on Steam than METAL GEAR SURVIVE (19.99 USD vs. 29.99 USD).
- METAL GEAR SURVIVE has co-op; Bum Simulator does not.
- Steam Deck: METAL GEAR SURVIVE is Deck Playable, Bum Simulator is Deck Verified.
METAL GEAR SURVIVE vs Bum Simulator — FAQ
- Which is better, METAL GEAR SURVIVE or Bum Simulator?
- On Steam reviews Bum Simulator scores higher (88% positive) than METAL GEAR SURVIVE (64.9% positive). Both have enough reviews to trust the signal, so for players using reviews alone, Bum Simulator is the safer pick. Genre fit still matters — check the side-by-side table for the categories each game lands in.
- Should I play METAL GEAR SURVIVE or Bum Simulator first?
- If you want chronology, METAL GEAR SURVIVE (2018) came out before Bum Simulator (2023). 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 Bum Simulator similar?
- They overlap on Action, 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.
- Does Bum Simulator have multiplayer like METAL GEAR SURVIVE?
- No. METAL GEAR SURVIVE supports multiplayer on Steam (Multi-player, Online Co-op, Co-op), while Bum Simulator is listed as single-player only.