UnMetal is a tongue in cheek stealth action game on Nintendo Switch, sitting in the same neighbourhood as classic top down infiltration titles, but with a heavier focus on comedy and storytelling. You play as Jesse Fox, locked up in a covert military base after being arrested for a crime he did not commit, then forced to talk his way through an interrogation while plotting an escape. It is less about pure realism and more about timing, improvisation and getting yourself out of trouble with whatever you can find.
Who will enjoy UnMetal?
If you like stealth games but get tired of taking them too seriously, this one leans into absurd dialogue, unreliable narration and set pieces that reward experimentation. Expect guards to outnumber you early on, so distractions, disguises and quick thinking matter as much as sneaking. It also suits players who want a single player campaign with frequent checkpoints and a steady drip of new tools rather than open ended wandering.
- Stealth with flexibility: sneak past patrols or create chaos to slip through.
- Comedy driven narrative: the interrogation framing keeps the story moving.
- Switch friendly pacing: works well in short sessions.