Choose Hunting Simulator 2
Choose Hunting Simulator 2 if you want an Action, Sports, and Strategy experience. On Steam, it's Steam Deck Verified, so handheld play works out of the box. Hunting Simulator 2 launched in 2020.
Hunting Simulator 2 vs Hunting Simulator 3
Hunting Simulator 2 and Hunting Simulator 3 both land in 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 are Simulation games on Steam. Hunting Simulator 2 (2020) is 6 years older than Hunting Simulator 3 (2026). Hunting Simulator 2 is Deck Verified on Steam Deck; Hunting Simulator 3 has no Deck rating yet. 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 Hunting Simulator 3
Choose Hunting Simulator 3 if it's the newer release (2026) and ships with the modern feature baseline. Hunting Simulator 3 launched in 2026.
Both Hunting Simulator 2 and Hunting Simulator 3 sit in 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 |  Hunting Simulator 3 | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2020 | 2026 |
| Genres | Action, Sports, Strategy, Adventure, Simulation | Simulation |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Deck Verified | Unrated |
| Price | 3.99 USD | Price unknown |
| Steam reviews | 71% positive (355 reviews) | — |
| Multiplayer | Single-player only | Single-player only |
| Developers | Nacon Studio Ghent | Nacon Studio Ghent |
Side by side
- Both are Simulation games on Steam.
- Hunting Simulator 2 (2020) is 6 years older than Hunting Simulator 3 (2026).
- Hunting Simulator 2 is Deck Verified on Steam Deck; Hunting Simulator 3 has no Deck rating yet.
Hunting Simulator 2 vs Hunting Simulator 3 — FAQ
- Should I play Hunting Simulator 2 or Hunting Simulator 3 first?
- If you want chronology, Hunting Simulator 2 (2020) came out before Hunting Simulator 3 (2026). 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 Hunting Simulator 3 similar?
- They overlap on 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. Hunting Simulator 3 doesn't have a Deck rating yet, so its Deck behaviour is currently unverified.