Choose Metal Wolf Chaos XD
Choose Metal Wolf Chaos XD if you want the Steam Leaderboards side of the pairing. On Steam, it's Steam Deck Verified, so handheld play works out of the box. Metal Wolf Chaos XD launched in 2019.
Metal Wolf Chaos XD vs Zap Dem Rats
Metal Wolf Chaos XD and Zap Dem Rats 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. Metal Wolf Chaos XD (2019) is 3 years older than Zap Dem Rats (2022). Zap Dem Rats is currently ~80% cheaper on Steam than Metal Wolf Chaos XD (4.99 USD vs. 24.99 USD). 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 Zap Dem Rats
Choose Zap Dem Rats if you want an Indie, Adventure, and Casual experience. On Steam, it's currently about 80% cheaper on the Steam Store. Zap Dem Rats launched in 2022.
Both Metal Wolf Chaos XD and Zap Dem Rats 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
 Metal Wolf Chaos XD |  Zap Dem Rats | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2019 | 2022 |
| Genres | Action | Action, Indie, Adventure, Casual |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows, macOS |
| Steam Deck | Deck Verified | Unrated |
| Price | 24.99 USD | 4.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 85.3% positive (552 reviews) | 7 reviews |
| Multiplayer | Single-player only | Single-player only |
| Developers | General Arcade, FromSoftware, Inc | Brucent LLC |
Side by side
- Both are Action games on Steam.
- Metal Wolf Chaos XD (2019) is 3 years older than Zap Dem Rats (2022).
- Zap Dem Rats is currently ~80% cheaper on Steam than Metal Wolf Chaos XD (4.99 USD vs. 24.99 USD).
- Metal Wolf Chaos XD is Deck Verified on Steam Deck; Zap Dem Rats has no Deck rating yet.
Metal Wolf Chaos XD vs Zap Dem Rats — FAQ
- Should I play Metal Wolf Chaos XD or Zap Dem Rats first?
- If you want chronology, Metal Wolf Chaos XD (2019) came out before Zap Dem Rats (2022). 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 Wolf Chaos XD and Zap Dem Rats 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 Metal Wolf Chaos XD run on Steam Deck?
- Yes — Metal Wolf Chaos XD is rated Deck Verified by Valve. Zap Dem Rats doesn't have a Deck rating yet, so its Deck behaviour is currently unverified.