Choose Chromosome Evil
Choose Chromosome Evil if it's currently about 25% cheaper on the Steam Store. Chromosome Evil launched in 2022.
Chromosome Evil vs Chromosome Evil 2
Chromosome Evil and Chromosome Evil 2 both land in Strategy 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 Strategy games on Steam. Chromosome Evil (2022) is 2 years older than Chromosome Evil 2 (2024). Chromosome Evil 2 scores higher on Steam reviews (87.6% positive) than Chromosome Evil (81.9% positive). 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 Chromosome Evil 2
Choose Chromosome Evil 2 if you want a RPG experience. On Steam, it carries the stronger Steam consensus at 87.6% positive across 105 reviews.
Both Chromosome Evil and Chromosome Evil 2 sit in Strategy 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
 Chromosome Evil |  Chromosome Evil 2 | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2022 | 2024 |
| Genres | Strategy | Strategy, RPG |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Deck Playable | Deck Playable |
| Price | 14.99 USD | 19.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 81.9% positive (221 reviews) | 87.6% positive (105 reviews) |
| Multiplayer | Single-player only | Single-player only |
| Developers | S.C. 16 BIT NIGHTS S.R.L. | S.C. 16 BIT NIGHTS S.R.L., dovganovskiy |
Side by side
- Both are Strategy games on Steam.
- Chromosome Evil (2022) is 2 years older than Chromosome Evil 2 (2024).
- Chromosome Evil 2 scores higher on Steam reviews (87.6% positive) than Chromosome Evil (81.9% positive).
- Chromosome Evil is currently ~25% cheaper on Steam than Chromosome Evil 2 (14.99 USD vs. 19.99 USD).
- Both are Deck Playable.
Chromosome Evil vs Chromosome Evil 2 — FAQ
- Which is better, Chromosome Evil or Chromosome Evil 2?
- On Steam reviews Chromosome Evil 2 scores higher (87.6% positive) than Chromosome Evil (81.9% positive). Both have enough reviews to trust the signal, so for players using reviews alone, Chromosome Evil 2 is the safer pick. Genre fit still matters — check the side-by-side table for the categories each game lands in.
- Should I play Chromosome Evil or Chromosome Evil 2 first?
- If you want chronology, Chromosome Evil (2022) came out before Chromosome Evil 2 (2024). 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 Chromosome Evil and Chromosome Evil 2 similar?
- They overlap on Strategy 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.