Choose WRATH: Aeon of Ruin
Choose WRATH: Aeon of Ruin if it's Steam Deck Verified, so handheld play works out of the box. 1,445 Steam reviews back the pick.
WRATH: Aeon of Ruin vs MEAT 2
WRATH: Aeon of Ruin and MEAT 2 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. WRATH: Aeon of Ruin (2024) is 1 year older than MEAT 2 (2025). MEAT 2 is currently ~70% cheaper on Steam than WRATH: Aeon of Ruin (7.49 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 MEAT 2
Choose MEAT 2 if you want an Early Access game with DualShock Controller Support, Custom Volume Controls, and Stereo Sound. On Steam, it's currently about 70% cheaper on the Steam Store. MEAT 2 launched in 2025.
Both WRATH: Aeon of Ruin and MEAT 2 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
 WRATH: Aeon of Ruin |  MEAT 2 | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2024 | 2025 |
| Genres | Action | Action, Early Access |
| Platforms | Windows, Linux | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Deck Verified | Deck Playable |
| Price | 24.99 USD | 7.49 USD |
| Steam reviews | 74.9% positive (1,445 reviews) | 2 reviews |
| Multiplayer | Single-player only | Single-player only |
| Developers | KillPixel Games, Slipgate Ironworks | Trippin Bears |
Side by side
- Both are Action games on Steam.
- WRATH: Aeon of Ruin (2024) is 1 year older than MEAT 2 (2025).
- MEAT 2 is currently ~70% cheaper on Steam than WRATH: Aeon of Ruin (7.49 USD vs. 24.99 USD).
- Steam Deck: WRATH: Aeon of Ruin is Deck Verified, MEAT 2 is Deck Playable.
WRATH: Aeon of Ruin vs MEAT 2 — FAQ
- Should I play WRATH: Aeon of Ruin or MEAT 2 first?
- If you want chronology, WRATH: Aeon of Ruin (2024) came out before MEAT 2 (2025). 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 WRATH: Aeon of Ruin and MEAT 2 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.