Choose The Evil Within 2
Choose The Evil Within 2 if it's Steam Deck Verified, so handheld play works out of the box. 5,997 Steam reviews back the pick.
The Evil Within 2 vs METAL GEAR SOLID 4: Guns of the Patriots - Master Collection Version
The Evil Within 2 and METAL GEAR SOLID 4: Guns of the Patriots - Master Collection Version 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. The Evil Within 2 (2017) is 9 years older than METAL GEAR SOLID 4: Guns of the Patriots - Master Collection Version (2026). METAL GEAR SOLID 4: Guns of the Patriots - Master Collection Version scores higher on Steam reviews (96.5% positive) than The Evil Within 2 (90.7% 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 METAL GEAR SOLID 4: Guns of the Patriots - Master Collection Version
Choose METAL GEAR SOLID 4: Guns of the Patriots - Master Collection Version if you want the DualShock Controller Support, DualSense Controller Support, and Custom Volume Controls side of the pairing. On Steam, it carries the stronger Steam consensus at 96.5% positive across 3,276 reviews.
Both The Evil Within 2 and METAL GEAR SOLID 4: Guns of the Patriots - Master Collection Version sit in Action and Adventure on Steam and both list Stereo Sound, Surround Sound, and Adjustable Difficulty, 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
 The Evil Within 2 |  METAL GEAR SOLID 4: Guns of the Patriots - Master Collection Version | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2017 | 2026 |
| Genres | Action, Adventure | Action, Adventure |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Deck Verified | Unrated |
| Price | 39.99 USD | 29.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 90.7% positive (5,997 reviews) | 96.5% positive (3,276 reviews) |
| Multiplayer | Single-player only | Single-player only |
| Developers | Tango Gameworks | KONAMI |
Side by side
- Both share Action, Adventure on Steam.
- The Evil Within 2 (2017) is 9 years older than METAL GEAR SOLID 4: Guns of the Patriots - Master Collection Version (2026).
- METAL GEAR SOLID 4: Guns of the Patriots - Master Collection Version scores higher on Steam reviews (96.5% positive) than The Evil Within 2 (90.7% positive).
- METAL GEAR SOLID 4: Guns of the Patriots - Master Collection Version is currently ~25% cheaper on Steam than The Evil Within 2 (29.99 USD vs. 39.99 USD).
- The Evil Within 2 is Deck Verified on Steam Deck; METAL GEAR SOLID 4: Guns of the Patriots - Master Collection Version has no Deck rating yet.
The Evil Within 2 vs METAL GEAR SOLID 4: Guns of the Patriots - Master Collection Version — FAQ
- Which is better, The Evil Within 2 or METAL GEAR SOLID 4: Guns of the Patriots - Master Collection Version?
- On Steam reviews METAL GEAR SOLID 4: Guns of the Patriots - Master Collection Version scores higher (96.5% positive) than The Evil Within 2 (90.7% positive). Both have enough reviews to trust the signal, so for players using reviews alone, METAL GEAR SOLID 4: Guns of the Patriots - Master Collection Version is the safer pick. Genre fit still matters — check the side-by-side table for the categories each game lands in.
- Should I play The Evil Within 2 or METAL GEAR SOLID 4: Guns of the Patriots - Master Collection Version first?
- If you want chronology, The Evil Within 2 (2017) came out before METAL GEAR SOLID 4: Guns of the Patriots - Master Collection Version (2026). 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 The Evil Within 2 and METAL GEAR SOLID 4: Guns of the Patriots - Master Collection Version 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 The Evil Within 2 run on Steam Deck?
- Yes — The Evil Within 2 is rated Deck Verified by Valve. METAL GEAR SOLID 4: Guns of the Patriots - Master Collection Version doesn't have a Deck rating yet, so its Deck behaviour is currently unverified.