Games like Metal Unit

83% positive from 2,886 reviewsReleased 202120% finish itSteam Deck Verified$14.99

What it is

Metal Unit is a roguelite action-platformer where players use a mech suit to fight monsters and machines. Its core loop involves combat, exploration, and permanent upgrades earned through death.

What players liked

Players praise its enjoyable characters, story, and varied builds, comparing it to rogue-likes and 2D scrollers with exploration.

The catch

The story is incoherent and the ending leaves major plot points unresolved.

Why it is here

It is here because it sits in the band this site looks at: well reviewed at 83% positive, but with 2,886 reviews, far fewer than the household names carry.

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Six games like Metal Unit

ANNO: Mutationem

81% positive from 6,567 reviews20223% finish itDeck Verified

This is a 2D-meets-3D action-adventure RPG with a unique perspective-switching mechanic. It features fast-paced combat and exploration in a dark cyberpunk world.

What players likedPlayers praise its cyberpunk aesthetic, SCP-inspired lore, and engaging story, comparing it favorably to games like Hollow Knight.

Both are tagged Female Protagonist, Pixel Graphics and RPG.

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Shantae and the Pirate's Curse

93% positive from 3,055 reviews2015Deck Verified

Action-platformer where Shantae uses pirate gear to explore islands, fight monsters, and solve puzzles. It features a humorous tone and Metroidvania-style progression.

What players likedPlayers praise its Metroidvania platforming, comparing it to Mario, for its fantastic game feel, level design, and engaging pirate gear mechanics.

The catchConstant backtracking through the same areas, with navigation that often leaves you lost.

Both are tagged Female Protagonist, Pixel Graphics and RPG.

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Last Command

96% positive from 2,411 reviews202224% finish itDeck Verified

A bullet hell action game blending Snake mechanics with dodging and data collection for damage. Players upgrade abilities through modules to face varied enemy patterns and boss fights.

What players likedPlayers praise "Last Command" as a unique snake-bullet hell hybrid with awesome game design and fun boss fights.

The catchLong dialogue and dull overworld walks pad out the gaps between fights.

Both are tagged Female Protagonist, Pixel Graphics and RPG.

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UNSIGHTED

93% positive from 2,184 reviews202125% finish itDeck Verified

This is a real-time action-adventure game with a focus on exploration, combat, and crafting. Players must manage a ticking clock to save friends from becoming enemies.

What players likedPlayers praise its smooth combat and exploration, comparing it to Hyper Light Drifter and The Legend of Zelda.

The catchNearly every fight comes down to waiting to parry, then hitting, over and over.

Both are tagged Female Protagonist, Pixel Graphics and RPG.

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Ten Trials of Babel: The Doppelganger Maze

93% positive from 4,386 reviews202241% finish it

A narrative-driven visual novel with puzzle elements. Players navigate a survival game with racial tensions and a doppelganger mechanic.

What players likedPlayers praise its charming characters, deep story/lore, and unique otome experience, despite some translation issues.

The catchOn Mac, an error screen after finding the key blocks any further progress.

Both are tagged Female Protagonist, Pixel Graphics and RPG.

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Super Lesbian Animal RPG

98% positive from 1,477 reviews2022Deck Playable

A 16-bit-ish RPG with no grinding or random encounters, featuring turn-based combat and story-driven quests about love and adventure.

What players likedPlayers praise its captivating, emotional story and characters, offering a fun, cute, and balanced turn-based RPG experience.

The catchCombat gets repetitive fast and later enemies become slow damage sponges.

Both are tagged Female Protagonist, Pixel Graphics and RPG.

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