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Metal UnitVSRogue Legacy

Which game gives you more value right now? Every metric, head to head.

Metal Unit

Metal Unit

ActionIndieAdventureRPG
Quality
67Popularity
27Value
80
KinguinBetter Deal· Kinguin
in 1 day
−95% $0.79
Buy Now
VS
Rogue Legacy

Rogue Legacy

ActionIndieAdventureRPG
Quality
90Popularity
34Value
46
GAMIVOBetter Deal· GAMIVO
in 6 hours
−92% $1.27
Buy Now

Too Close to Call

Both games performed nearly identically across all metrics

7
Metal Unit
7 of 14 metrics
Rogue Legacy
7 of 14 metrics
7

Head-to-Head Metrics

Direct metric-by-metric comparison: winner determined by count, no weighting

Value
Pricing & Deals
Current Best Price (USD)
$0.79 Wins
$1.27 -
Historical Low Price (USD)
$0.60 Wins
$1.37 -
Best Current Discount
-95% Wins
-92% -
Sales Frequency
66 price changes -
112 price changes Wins
Quality
Critical & User Reception
Metacritic
N/A -
85/100 Wins
Steam Review Score
82.4% positive -
92.3% positive Wins
Total Steam Reviews
2.0K -
15.8K Wins
Positive Steam Reviews
1.7K -
14.6K Wins
Negative Steam Reviews
361 Wins
1.2K -
Popularity
Community & Activity
Average Concurrent Players (14 days)
3 -
61 Wins
Steam Recommendations
2.0K -
15.7K Wins
Features
Features & Content
Achievements
43 Wins
29 -
Supported Languages
10 languages Wins
8 languages -
Release Date
Jan 2021 Wins
Jun 2013 -
GameValio Recommendation
MaybeMetal Unit

Worth keeping an eye on. Currently sitting in a decent spot, but not quite a must-buy just yet.

MaybeRogue Legacy

Worth keeping an eye on. Currently sitting in a decent spot, but not quite a must-buy just yet.

Statistics Over Time

Side-by-side historical trends: same time range, same scale

Time Range:
Metal Unit
Rogue Legacy

Player Count Trends

· Concurrent players over time

Review Score Trends

· Positive review ratio over time

Review Volume Trends

— Total reviews accumulated over time

Price Comparison

Current deals and best prices side by side

Metal Unit

Metal Unit

4 Stores
Kinguin
Kinguin −95% $0.79Buy Now
GAMIVO
GAMIVO +29% $1.02View
Green Man Gaming
Green Man Gaming +1797% $14.99View
Steam
Steam +1797% $14.99View
Rogue Legacy

Rogue Legacy

4 Stores
GAMIVO
GAMIVO −92% $1.27Buy Now
Kinguin
Kinguin +808% $11.53View
Steam
Steam +1080% $14.99View
GamersGate
GamersGate +1080% $14.99View

Score Breakdown

How each game scores across quality, popularity, and affordability

Metal Unit

Quality

Divided opinions — worth researching more before deciding.

82% positive (2,048 reviews) — mostly positive
2,048 reviews — solid data foundation

Value

Price is reasonable for what the game offers.

$0.79 — very accessible price
95% off — massive discount

Popularity

Declining player base — could be a problem for multiplayer-dependent games.

-60% player drop
2 concurrent players — niche audience

Rogue Legacy

Quality

Overwhelmingly positive reviews — the vast majority of players recommend it.

92% positive (15,791 reviews) — very positive reception
Metacritic 85/100 — high marks from professional reviewers
15,791 reviews — very trustworthy data

Value

A bit steep right now — worth waiting for a bigger sale.

$1.27 — very accessible price
92% off — massive discount

Popularity

Activity a bit low — loyal community but no instant queues.

-29% player decline
48 concurrent players — niche audience
15,791 total reviews — proven game with large community

Game Details

Release information and metadata

Game DetailsMetal UnitRogue Legacy
Release Date
January 27, 2021
June 27, 2013
Developers
JellySnow Studio
Cellar Door Games
Publishers
NEOWIZ
Cellar Door Games
Platforms
Windows
Linux, Windows, MacOs
Achievements
43
29

System Requirements

PC minimum and recommended specs

Metal Unit

Recommended

Recommended:
  • OS *: 64-bit Windows 7+
  • Processor: Intel i5+
  • Memory: 4 GB RAM
  • Graphics: Nvidia GTX 460 / Radeon HD 7800 or better
  • DirectX: Version 11
  • Storage: 500 MB available space

Rogue Legacy

Recommended

Recommended:
  • OS *:Windows XP/Vista/7
  • Processor:2 Ghz
  • Memory:2 GB RAM
  • Graphics:HD 4770, 8800 GTX
  • DirectX®:9.0c
  • Hard Drive:400 MB HD space
  • Additional:Only available in desktop mode for Windows 8.

Frequently Asked Questions

Which is better: Metal Unit or Rogue Legacy?

Metal Unit and Rogue Legacy are extremely close, with nearly identical results across all metrics. Both are excellent choices.

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 Metal Unit worth buying over Rogue Legacy?

Based on the metrics, Too Close to Call 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.

Analysis updated: Jul 19, 2026, 11:46 AM UTC

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