Choose Hunting Simulator 2
Choose Hunting Simulator 2 if you want an Action and Strategy experience. On Steam, it's currently about 87% cheaper on the Steam Store. Hunting Simulator 2 launched in 2020.
Hunting Simulator 2 vs Way of the Hunter
Hunting Simulator 2 and Way of the Hunter both land in Sports, Adventure, Simulation 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 Sports, Adventure, Simulation on Steam. Hunting Simulator 2 (2020) is 2 years older than Way of the Hunter (2022). Way of the Hunter scores higher on Steam reviews (81.6% positive) than Hunting Simulator 2 (71% 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 Way of the Hunter
Choose Way of the Hunter if you want the Multi-player, Online Co-op, and Co-op side of the pairing. On Steam, it carries the stronger Steam consensus at 81.6% positive across 4,348 reviews.
Both Hunting Simulator 2 and Way of the Hunter sit in Sports, Adventure, and Simulation 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
 Hunting Simulator 2 |  Way of the Hunter | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2020 | 2022 |
| Genres | Action, Sports, Strategy, Adventure, Simulation | Sports, Adventure, Simulation |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Deck Verified | Deck Playable |
| Price | 3.99 USD | 29.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 71% positive (355 reviews) | 81.6% positive (4,348 reviews) |
| Multiplayer | Single-player only | Multi-player, Online Co-op, Co-op |
| Developers | Nacon Studio Ghent | Nine Rocks Games |
Side by side
- Both share Sports, Adventure, Simulation on Steam.
- Hunting Simulator 2 (2020) is 2 years older than Way of the Hunter (2022).
- Way of the Hunter scores higher on Steam reviews (81.6% positive) than Hunting Simulator 2 (71% positive).
- Hunting Simulator 2 is currently ~87% cheaper on Steam than Way of the Hunter (3.99 USD vs. 29.99 USD).
- Way of the Hunter has co-op; Hunting Simulator 2 does not.
- Steam Deck: Hunting Simulator 2 is Deck Verified, Way of the Hunter is Deck Playable.
Hunting Simulator 2 vs Way of the Hunter — FAQ
- Which is better, Hunting Simulator 2 or Way of the Hunter?
- On Steam reviews Way of the Hunter scores higher (81.6% positive) than Hunting Simulator 2 (71% positive). Both have enough reviews to trust the signal, so for players using reviews alone, Way of the Hunter is the safer pick. Genre fit still matters — check the side-by-side table for the categories each game lands in.
- Should I play Hunting Simulator 2 or Way of the Hunter first?
- If you want chronology, Hunting Simulator 2 (2020) came out before Way of the Hunter (2022). 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 Hunting Simulator 2 and Way of the Hunter similar?
- They overlap on Sports, Adventure, Simulation 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 Hunting Simulator 2 have multiplayer like Way of the Hunter?
- No. Way of the Hunter supports multiplayer on Steam (Multi-player, Online Co-op, Co-op), while Hunting Simulator 2 is listed as single-player only.