Choose Metal as Phuk
Choose Metal as Phuk if you want an Action, Strategy, and Indie experience. Metal as Phuk launched in 2017.
Metal as Phuk vs NECRONOMICAT
Metal as Phuk and NECRONOMICAT both land in RPG 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 are RPG games on Steam. Metal as Phuk (2017) is 8 years older than NECRONOMICAT (2025). NECRONOMICAT scores higher on Steam reviews (100% positive) than Metal as Phuk (96.4% 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 NECRONOMICAT
Choose NECRONOMICAT if you want the Custom Volume Controls, Stereo Sound, and Playable without Timed Input side of the pairing. On Steam, it's the newer release (2025) and ships with the modern feature baseline. NECRONOMICAT launched in 2025.
Both Metal as Phuk and NECRONOMICAT sit in RPG 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 as Phuk |  NECRONOMICAT | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2017 | 2025 |
| Genres | Action, Strategy, Indie, Adventure, RPG, Casual | RPG |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Unrated | Unrated |
| Price | 4.99 USD | 4.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 96.4% positive (220 reviews) | 100% positive (10 reviews) |
| Multiplayer | Single-player only | Single-player only |
| Developers | Crankage Games | Dapper Games |
Side by side
- Both are RPG games on Steam.
- Metal as Phuk (2017) is 8 years older than NECRONOMICAT (2025).
- NECRONOMICAT scores higher on Steam reviews (100% positive) than Metal as Phuk (96.4% positive).
- NECRONOMICAT is currently ~0% cheaper on Steam than Metal as Phuk (4.99 USD vs. 4.99 USD).
Metal as Phuk vs NECRONOMICAT — FAQ
- Should I play Metal as Phuk or NECRONOMICAT first?
- If you want chronology, Metal as Phuk (2017) came out before NECRONOMICAT (2025). 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 as Phuk and NECRONOMICAT similar?
- They overlap on RPG 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.