9 Years of Shadows vs Metal Unit
Which one is worth buying now, with today's prices and each game's recommendation.
Metal Unit wins 9 of 14 head-to-head metrics. Metal Unit is $0.43 cheaper.
Metric by metric
The winner of each row gets a ✓. No row weighs more than another; the recommendation is calculated separately.
| Metric | 9 Years of Shadows | Metal Unit |
|---|---|---|
| GameValio scoreRecommendation: Wait for Sale × Maybe | 53 | 56 |
| Quality | 65 | 67 |
| Value | 59 | 66 |
| Popularity | 27 | 27 |
| Current Best Price (USD) | $1.18 | $0.75 |
| Steam Review Score | 79.3% positive | 82.3% positive |
| Average Concurrent Players (14 days) | 11 | 3 |
Where to buy
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Side by side over time
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Details and requirements
| Item | 9 Years of Shadows | Metal Unit |
|---|---|---|
| Release date | March 27, 2023 | January 27, 2021 |
| Developers | Halberd Studios | JellySnow Studio |
| Publishers | indie.io | NEOWIZ |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows |
| OS (minimum) | Windows 10 | 64-bit Windows 7+ |
| Processor (minimum) | Intel Core i3-9100F | Intel i5+ |
| Memory (minimum) | 8 GB RAM | 4 GB RAM |
| Graphics (minimum) | GT 730 | Nvidia GTX 460 / Radeon HD 7800 or better |
| DirectX (minimum) | — | Version 11 |
| Storage (minimum) | — | 500 MB available space |
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: 9 Years of Shadows or Metal Unit?
Metal Unit won the comparison against 9 Years of Shadows based on the head-to-head metric breakdown. Check the metrics table above for a full side-by-side analysis.
How is the comparison calculated?
The comparison winner is determined objectively by counting which game wins more individual metrics in the head-to-head table. No weighting is applied. The GameValio Recommendation shown separately is our own suggestion for each game, based on a weighted score that combines quality (reviews), popularity (player counts), and affordability (price vs value) into a score out of 100. These are two different things: the comparison is objective, the recommendation is GameValio's opinion.
Is 9 Years of Shadows worth buying over Metal Unit?
Based on the metrics, Metal Unit won the direct comparison. However, also check the GameValio Recommendation for each game and the price comparison table to make the most informed purchase decision.
Which game has better player reviews?
Review score trends and volume over time are shown in the charts section above. The game with consistently higher positive ratios has stronger community reception.
Which game offers better value for money?
The affordability score and price comparison table above highlight the best deals. Metal Unit currently scores better on value relative to its quality and price.
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Analysis updated: Oct 24, 2026, 02:13 PM UTC