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METRO CONFLICT: THE ORIGIN vs Versus World

METRO CONFLICT: THE ORIGIN and Versus World both land in Action, Violent, Gore 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, Violent, Gore on Steam. METRO CONFLICT: THE ORIGIN (2017) is 1 year older than Versus World (2018). Versus World scores higher on Steam reviews (95.1% positive) than METRO CONFLICT: THE ORIGIN (65% 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 an Adventure, Massively Multiplayer, and Free To Play experience. On Steam, it's a focused single-player run rather than a multiplayer commitment. METRO CONFLICT: THE ORIGIN launched in 2017.

Choose Versus World

Choose Versus World if you want an Indie and Early Access game with Multi-player and PvP. On Steam, it's free to play, so the barrier to trying it is zero. Versus World launched in 2018.

Both METRO CONFLICT: THE ORIGIN and Versus World sit in Action, Violent, and Gore on Steam and both list Online PvP, 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

METRO CONFLICT: THE ORIGIN vs Versus World — Steam metadata comparison
METRO CONFLICT: THE ORIGIN — Steam game coverMETRO CONFLICT: THE ORIGINVersus World — Steam game coverVersus World
Released20172018
GenresAction, Adventure, Massively Multiplayer, Free To Play, Casual, Violent, GoreAction, Indie, Early Access, Violent, Gore
PlatformsWindowsWindows
Steam DeckUnratedUnrated
PricePrice unknownFree to play
Steam reviews65% positive (20 reviews)95.1% positive (61 reviews)
MultiplayerSingle-player onlyMulti-player
DevelopersRED DUCK, INC.Two Zoos

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METRO CONFLICT: THE ORIGIN vs Versus World — FAQ

Should I play METRO CONFLICT: THE ORIGIN or Versus World first?
If you want chronology, METRO CONFLICT: THE ORIGIN (2017) came out before Versus World (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 METRO CONFLICT: THE ORIGIN and Versus World similar?
They overlap on Action, Violent, Gore 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 METRO CONFLICT: THE ORIGIN have multiplayer like Versus World?
No. Versus World supports multiplayer on Steam (Multi-player), while METRO CONFLICT: THE ORIGIN is listed as single-player only.
Is Versus World free?
Yes — Versus World is a free-to-play Steam title. METRO CONFLICT: THE ORIGIN is paid (Price unknown).
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