Choose House of Evil 2
Choose House of Evil 2 if it's currently about 80% cheaper on the Steam Store. House of Evil 2 launched in 2019.
House of Evil 2 vs The American War
House of Evil 2 and The American War both land in Action, Indie, Adventure 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 share Action, Indie, Adventure on Steam. House of Evil 2 (2019) is 4 years older than The American War (2023). House of Evil 2 is currently ~80% cheaper on Steam than The American War (0.99 USD vs. 4.99 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 The American War
Choose The American War if you want an Early Access game with Multi-player, Online PvP, and PvP. On Steam, it's the newer release (2023) and ships with the modern feature baseline. The American War launched in 2023.
Both House of Evil 2 and The American War sit in Action, Indie, and Adventure 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
 House of Evil 2 |  The American War | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2019 | 2023 |
| Genres | Action, Indie, Adventure | Action, Indie, Adventure, Early Access |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Unrated | Unrated |
| Price | 0.99 USD | 4.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 6 reviews | 8 reviews |
| Multiplayer | Single-player only | Multi-player |
| Developers | VikTor | Posh Toffee Games |
Side by side
- Both share Action, Indie, Adventure on Steam.
- House of Evil 2 (2019) is 4 years older than The American War (2023).
- House of Evil 2 is currently ~80% cheaper on Steam than The American War (0.99 USD vs. 4.99 USD).
House of Evil 2 vs The American War — FAQ
- Should I play House of Evil 2 or The American War first?
- If you want chronology, House of Evil 2 (2019) came out before The American War (2023). 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 House of Evil 2 and The American War similar?
- They overlap on Action, Indie, Adventure 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.
- Does House of Evil 2 have multiplayer like The American War?
- No. The American War supports multiplayer on Steam (Multi-player), while House of Evil 2 is listed as single-player only.