Choose Apocryph: an old-school shooter
Choose Apocryph: an old-school shooter if you want an Indie experience. Apocryph: an old-school shooter launched in 2018.
Apocryph: an old-school shooter vs METRO CONFLICT: THE ORIGIN
Apocryph: an old-school shooter and METRO CONFLICT: THE ORIGIN both land in Action, Adventure, Violent 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, Violent on Steam. METRO CONFLICT: THE ORIGIN (2017) is 1 year older than Apocryph: an old-school shooter (2018). METRO CONFLICT: THE ORIGIN scores higher on Steam reviews (65% positive) than Apocryph: an old-school shooter (46.3% 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 METRO CONFLICT: THE ORIGIN
Choose METRO CONFLICT: THE ORIGIN if you want a Massively Multiplayer, Free To Play, and Casual game with Online PvP. METRO CONFLICT: THE ORIGIN launched in 2017.
Both Apocryph: an old-school shooter and METRO CONFLICT: THE ORIGIN sit in Action, Adventure, and Violent 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
 Apocryph: an old-school shooter |  METRO CONFLICT: THE ORIGIN | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2018 | 2017 |
| Genres | Action, Indie, Adventure, Violent, Gore | Action, Adventure, Massively Multiplayer, Free To Play, Casual, Violent, Gore |
| Platforms | Windows, Linux | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Deck Playable | Unrated |
| Price | 14.99 USD | Price unknown |
| Steam reviews | 46.3% positive (123 reviews) | 65% positive (20 reviews) |
| Multiplayer | Single-player only | Single-player only |
| Developers | Bigzur Games | RED DUCK, INC. |
Side by side
- Both share Action, Adventure, Violent on Steam.
- METRO CONFLICT: THE ORIGIN (2017) is 1 year older than Apocryph: an old-school shooter (2018).
- METRO CONFLICT: THE ORIGIN scores higher on Steam reviews (65% positive) than Apocryph: an old-school shooter (46.3% positive).
- Apocryph: an old-school shooter is Deck Playable on Steam Deck; METRO CONFLICT: THE ORIGIN has no Deck rating yet.
Apocryph: an old-school shooter vs METRO CONFLICT: THE ORIGIN — FAQ
- Should I play Apocryph: an old-school shooter or METRO CONFLICT: THE ORIGIN first?
- If you want chronology, METRO CONFLICT: THE ORIGIN (2017) came out before Apocryph: an old-school shooter (2018). 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 Apocryph: an old-school shooter and METRO CONFLICT: THE ORIGIN similar?
- They overlap on Action, Adventure, Violent 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 Apocryph: an old-school shooter run on Steam Deck?
- Yes — Apocryph: an old-school shooter is rated Deck Playable by Valve. METRO CONFLICT: THE ORIGIN doesn't have a Deck rating yet, so its Deck behaviour is currently unverified.