Choose Hunting Simulator 2
Choose Hunting Simulator 2 if you want an Action and Strategy experience. On Steam, it's currently about 60% cheaper on the Steam Store. Hunting Simulator 2 launched in 2020.
Hunting Simulator 2 vs Pro Deer Hunting 2
Hunting Simulator 2 and Pro Deer Hunting 2 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 1 year older than Pro Deer Hunting 2 (2021). Hunting Simulator 2 is currently ~60% cheaper on Steam than Pro Deer Hunting 2 (3.99 USD vs. 9.99 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 Pro Deer Hunting 2
Choose Pro Deer Hunting 2 if it matches what drew you to this matchup. Pro Deer Hunting 2 launched in 2021.
Both Hunting Simulator 2 and Pro Deer Hunting 2 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 |  Pro Deer Hunting 2 | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2020 | 2021 |
| Genres | Action, Sports, Strategy, Adventure, Simulation | Sports, Adventure, Simulation |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Deck Verified | Unrated |
| Price | 3.99 USD | 9.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 71% positive (355 reviews) | 8 reviews |
| Multiplayer | Single-player only | Single-player only |
| Developers | Nacon Studio Ghent | PSR Outdoors |
Side by side
- Both share Sports, Adventure, Simulation on Steam.
- Hunting Simulator 2 (2020) is 1 year older than Pro Deer Hunting 2 (2021).
- Hunting Simulator 2 is currently ~60% cheaper on Steam than Pro Deer Hunting 2 (3.99 USD vs. 9.99 USD).
- Hunting Simulator 2 is Deck Verified on Steam Deck; Pro Deer Hunting 2 has no Deck rating yet.
Hunting Simulator 2 vs Pro Deer Hunting 2 — FAQ
- Should I play Hunting Simulator 2 or Pro Deer Hunting 2 first?
- If you want chronology, Hunting Simulator 2 (2020) came out before Pro Deer Hunting 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 Hunting Simulator 2 and Pro Deer Hunting 2 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 run on Steam Deck?
- Yes — Hunting Simulator 2 is rated Deck Verified by Valve. Pro Deer Hunting 2 doesn't have a Deck rating yet, so its Deck behaviour is currently unverified.