Choose EBOLA
Choose EBOLA if it matches what drew you to this matchup. EBOLA launched in 2019.
EBOLA vs EBOLA 2
EBOLA and EBOLA 2 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. EBOLA (2019) is 2 years older than EBOLA 2 (2021). EBOLA 2 scores higher on Steam reviews (67.4% positive) than EBOLA (32.7% 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 EBOLA 2
Choose EBOLA 2 if it matches what drew you to this matchup. EBOLA 2 launched in 2021.
Both EBOLA and EBOLA 2 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
 EBOLA |  EBOLA 2 | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2019 | 2021 |
| Genres | Action, Indie, Adventure | Action, Indie, Adventure |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Unrated | Deck Playable |
| Price | 13.99 USD | 14.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 32.7% positive (55 reviews) | 67.4% positive (43 reviews) |
| Multiplayer | Single-player only | Single-player only |
| Developers | indie_games_studio | indie_games_studio |
Side by side
- Both share Action, Indie, Adventure on Steam.
- EBOLA (2019) is 2 years older than EBOLA 2 (2021).
- EBOLA 2 scores higher on Steam reviews (67.4% positive) than EBOLA (32.7% positive).
- EBOLA is currently ~7% cheaper on Steam than EBOLA 2 (13.99 USD vs. 14.99 USD).
- EBOLA 2 is Deck Playable on Steam Deck; EBOLA has no Deck rating yet.
EBOLA vs EBOLA 2 — FAQ
- Should I play EBOLA or EBOLA 2 first?
- If you want chronology, EBOLA (2019) came out before EBOLA 2 (2021). 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 EBOLA and EBOLA 2 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.