Choose Prototype 2
Choose Prototype 2 if you want an Adventure game with Steam Leaderboards. 4,320 Steam reviews back the pick.
Prototype 2 vs The Surge 2
Prototype 2 and The Surge 2 both land in Action 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 Action games on Steam. Prototype 2 (2012) is 7 years older than The Surge 2 (2019). The Surge 2 scores higher on Steam reviews (80.2% positive) than Prototype 2 (72.9% 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 The Surge 2
Choose The Surge 2 if you want a RPG experience. On Steam, it carries the stronger Steam consensus at 80.2% positive across 3,133 reviews.
Both Prototype 2 and The Surge 2 sit in Action 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
 Prototype 2 |  The Surge 2 | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2012 | 2019 |
| Genres | Action, Adventure | Action, RPG |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Deck Playable | Deck Verified |
| Price | 39.99 USD | 29.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 72.9% positive (4,320 reviews) | 80.2% positive (3,133 reviews) |
| Multiplayer | Single-player only | Single-player only |
| Developers | Radical Entertainment | Deck13 |
Side by side
- Both are Action games on Steam.
- Prototype 2 (2012) is 7 years older than The Surge 2 (2019).
- The Surge 2 scores higher on Steam reviews (80.2% positive) than Prototype 2 (72.9% positive).
- The Surge 2 is currently ~25% cheaper on Steam than Prototype 2 (29.99 USD vs. 39.99 USD).
- Steam Deck: Prototype 2 is Deck Playable, The Surge 2 is Deck Verified.
Prototype 2 vs The Surge 2 — FAQ
- Which is better, Prototype 2 or The Surge 2?
- On Steam reviews The Surge 2 scores higher (80.2% positive) than Prototype 2 (72.9% positive). Both have enough reviews to trust the signal, so for players using reviews alone, The Surge 2 is the safer pick. Genre fit still matters — check the side-by-side table for the categories each game lands in.
- Should I play Prototype 2 or The Surge 2 first?
- If you want chronology, Prototype 2 (2012) came out before The Surge 2 (2019). 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 Prototype 2 and The Surge 2 similar?
- They overlap on Action 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.