Choose Hunting Simulator 2
Choose Hunting Simulator 2 if you want an Action, Sports, and Strategy experience. On Steam, it's currently about 50% cheaper on the Steam Store. Hunting Simulator 2 launched in 2020.
Hunting Simulator 2 vs Way of the Hunter 2
Hunting Simulator 2 and Way of the Hunter 2 both land in 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 Adventure, Simulation on Steam. Hunting Simulator 2 (2020) is 6 years older than Way of the Hunter 2 (2026). Way of the Hunter 2 scores higher on Steam reviews (72.4% 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 2
Choose Way of the Hunter 2 if you want the Multi-player, Online Co-op, and DualShock Controller Support side of the pairing. On Steam, it's the newer release (2026) and ships with the modern feature baseline. 2,054 Steam reviews back the pick.
Both Hunting Simulator 2 and Way of the Hunter 2 sit in Adventure and Simulation on Steam, so either pick lands in the same broad neighborhood. Steam reviews are nearly tied (71% vs 72.4% positive), so genre fit is the cleanest tiebreaker — scroll the table for the feature-by-feature view.
Side-by-side comparison
 Hunting Simulator 2 |  Way of the Hunter 2 | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2020 | 2026 |
| Genres | Action, Sports, Strategy, Adventure, Simulation | Adventure, Simulation |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Deck Verified | Deck Playable |
| Price | 19.99 USD | 39.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 71% positive (355 reviews) | 72.4% positive (2,054 reviews) |
| Multiplayer | Single-player only | Multi-player, Online Co-op, Co-op |
| Developers | Nacon Studio Ghent | Nine Rocks Games |
Side by side
- Both share Adventure, Simulation on Steam.
- Hunting Simulator 2 (2020) is 6 years older than Way of the Hunter 2 (2026).
- Way of the Hunter 2 scores higher on Steam reviews (72.4% positive) than Hunting Simulator 2 (71% positive).
- Hunting Simulator 2 is currently ~50% cheaper on Steam than Way of the Hunter 2 (19.99 USD vs. 39.99 USD).
- Way of the Hunter 2 has co-op; Hunting Simulator 2 does not.
- Steam Deck: Hunting Simulator 2 is Deck Verified, Way of the Hunter 2 is Deck Playable.
Hunting Simulator 2 vs Way of the Hunter 2 — FAQ
- Which is better, Hunting Simulator 2 or Way of the Hunter 2?
- On Steam reviews the two are nearly tied: Hunting Simulator 2 sits at 71% positive (355 reviews), Way of the Hunter 2 at 72.4% (2,054). The choice usually comes down to genre fit and the platform features each one supports — see the comparison table above.
- Should I play Hunting Simulator 2 or Way of the Hunter 2 first?
- If you want chronology, Hunting Simulator 2 (2020) came out before Way of the Hunter 2 (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 Way of the Hunter 2 similar?
- They overlap on 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 2?
- No. Way of the Hunter 2 supports multiplayer on Steam (Multi-player, Online Co-op, Co-op), while Hunting Simulator 2 is listed as single-player only.