Choose Deus Ex: Invisible War
Choose Deus Ex: Invisible War if it matches what drew you to this matchup. 1,564 Steam reviews back the pick.
Deus Ex: Invisible War vs Metathrone
Deus Ex: Invisible War and Metathrone both land in Action 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 Action games on Steam. Deus Ex: Invisible War (2007) is 17 years older than Metathrone (2024). Metathrone scores higher on Steam reviews (80% positive) than Deus Ex: Invisible War (58.8% 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 Metathrone
Choose Metathrone if you want an Adventure experience. On Steam, it's currently about 29% cheaper on the Steam Store. Metathrone launched in 2024.
Both Deus Ex: Invisible War and Metathrone sit in Action 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
 Deus Ex: Invisible War |  Metathrone | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2007 | 2024 |
| Genres | Action | Action, Adventure |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Deck Playable | Unrated |
| Price | 6.99 USD | 4.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 58.8% positive (1,564 reviews) | 80% positive (10 reviews) |
| Multiplayer | Single-player only | Single-player only |
| Developers | Ion Storm | Orion Games |
Side by side
- Both are Action games on Steam.
- Deus Ex: Invisible War (2007) is 17 years older than Metathrone (2024).
- Metathrone scores higher on Steam reviews (80% positive) than Deus Ex: Invisible War (58.8% positive).
- Metathrone is currently ~29% cheaper on Steam than Deus Ex: Invisible War (4.99 USD vs. 6.99 USD).
- Deus Ex: Invisible War is Deck Playable on Steam Deck; Metathrone has no Deck rating yet.
Deus Ex: Invisible War vs Metathrone — FAQ
- Should I play Deus Ex: Invisible War or Metathrone first?
- If you want chronology, Deus Ex: Invisible War (2007) came out before Metathrone (2024). 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 Deus Ex: Invisible War and Metathrone similar?
- They overlap on Action 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 Deus Ex: Invisible War run on Steam Deck?
- Yes — Deus Ex: Invisible War is rated Deck Playable by Valve. Metathrone doesn't have a Deck rating yet, so its Deck behaviour is currently unverified.