Choose Dark Devotion
Choose Dark Devotion if you want a Casual experience. Dark Devotion launched in 2019.
Dark Devotion vs Metal Unit
Dark Devotion and Metal Unit both land in Action, Indie, 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, Indie, Adventure on Steam. Dark Devotion (2019) is 2 years older than Metal Unit (2021). Metal Unit scores higher on Steam reviews (85.9% positive) than Dark Devotion (74.6% 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 Unit
Choose Metal Unit if it carries the stronger Steam consensus at 85.9% positive across 525 reviews.
Both Dark Devotion and Metal Unit sit in Action, Indie, and Adventure 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
 Dark Devotion |  Metal Unit | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2019 | 2021 |
| Genres | Action, Indie, Adventure, RPG, Casual | Action, Indie, Adventure, RPG |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Deck Playable | Deck Verified |
| Price | 19.99 USD | 2.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 74.6% positive (672 reviews) | 85.9% positive (525 reviews) |
| Multiplayer | Single-player only | Single-player only |
| Developers | Hibernian Workshop | JellySnow Studio |
Side by side
- Both share Action, Indie, Adventure on Steam.
- Dark Devotion (2019) is 2 years older than Metal Unit (2021).
- Metal Unit scores higher on Steam reviews (85.9% positive) than Dark Devotion (74.6% positive).
- Metal Unit is currently ~85% cheaper on Steam than Dark Devotion (2.99 USD vs. 19.99 USD).
- Steam Deck: Dark Devotion is Deck Playable, Metal Unit is Deck Verified.
Dark Devotion vs Metal Unit — FAQ
- Which is better, Dark Devotion or Metal Unit?
- On Steam reviews Metal Unit scores higher (85.9% positive) than Dark Devotion (74.6% positive). Both have enough reviews to trust the signal, so for players using reviews alone, Metal Unit is the safer pick. Genre fit still matters — check the side-by-side table for the categories each game lands in.
- Should I play Dark Devotion or Metal Unit first?
- If you want chronology, Dark Devotion (2019) came out before Metal Unit (2021). 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 Dark Devotion and Metal Unit similar?
- They overlap on Action, Indie, 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.