Choose Trepang2
Choose Trepang2 if it's the newer release (2023) and ships with the modern feature baseline. 11,287 Steam reviews back the pick.
Trepang2 vs DooM in the Dark 2
Trepang2 and DooM in the Dark 2 both land in Action, Indie 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 Action, Indie on Steam. DooM in the Dark 2 (2019) is 4 years older than Trepang2 (2023). DooM in the Dark 2 is currently ~98% cheaper on Steam than Trepang2 (0.51 USD vs. 29.99 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 DooM in the Dark 2
Choose DooM in the Dark 2 if it's currently about 98% cheaper on the Steam Store. DooM in the Dark 2 launched in 2019.
Both Trepang2 and DooM in the Dark 2 sit in Action and Indie 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
 Trepang2 |  DooM in the Dark 2 | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2023 | 2019 |
| Genres | Action, Indie | Action, Indie |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Deck Verified | Unrated |
| Price | 29.99 USD | 0.51 USD |
| Steam reviews | 94.6% positive (11,287 reviews) | 5 reviews |
| Multiplayer | Single-player only | Single-player only |
| Developers | Trepang Studios | VikTor |
Side by side
- Both share Action, Indie on Steam.
- DooM in the Dark 2 (2019) is 4 years older than Trepang2 (2023).
- DooM in the Dark 2 is currently ~98% cheaper on Steam than Trepang2 (0.51 USD vs. 29.99 USD).
- Trepang2 is Deck Verified on Steam Deck; DooM in the Dark 2 has no Deck rating yet.
Trepang2 vs DooM in the Dark 2 — FAQ
- Should I play Trepang2 or DooM in the Dark 2 first?
- If you want chronology, DooM in the Dark 2 (2019) came out before Trepang2 (2023). 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 Trepang2 and DooM in the Dark 2 similar?
- They overlap on Action, Indie 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 Trepang2 run on Steam Deck?
- Yes — Trepang2 is rated Deck Verified by Valve. DooM in the Dark 2 doesn't have a Deck rating yet, so its Deck behaviour is currently unverified.