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The House of Da Vinci 2 vs Escape From Ithara

The House of Da Vinci 2 and Escape From Ithara both land in Indie, Adventure 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 Indie, Adventure on Steam. The House of Da Vinci 2 (2020) is 2 years older than Escape From Ithara (2022). Escape From Ithara is currently ~90% cheaper on Steam than The House of Da Vinci 2 (1.99 USD vs. 19.99 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 The House of Da Vinci 2

Choose The House of Da Vinci 2 if it matches what drew you to this matchup. The House of Da Vinci 2 launched in 2020.

Choose Escape From Ithara

Choose Escape From Ithara if you want an Action, Strategy, and Casual experience. On Steam, it's currently about 90% cheaper on the Steam Store. Escape From Ithara launched in 2022.

Both The House of Da Vinci 2 and Escape From Ithara sit in Indie and Adventure 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

The House of Da Vinci 2 vs Escape From Ithara — Steam metadata comparison
The House of Da Vinci 2 — Steam game coverThe House of Da Vinci 2Escape From Ithara — Steam game coverEscape From Ithara
Released20202022
GenresIndie, AdventureAction, Strategy, Indie, Adventure, Casual, Early Access
PlatformsWindows, macOSWindows
Steam DeckDeck PlayableUnrated
Price19.99 USD1.99 USD
Steam reviews88.5% positive (852 reviews)4 reviews
MultiplayerSingle-player onlySingle-player only
DevelopersBlue Brain GamesRebornPlanetStudios, LabCatStudios

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The House of Da Vinci 2 vs Escape From Ithara — FAQ

Should I play The House of Da Vinci 2 or Escape From Ithara first?
If you want chronology, The House of Da Vinci 2 (2020) came out before Escape From Ithara (2022). 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 The House of Da Vinci 2 and Escape From Ithara similar?
They overlap on Indie, Adventure 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 The House of Da Vinci 2 run on Steam Deck?
Yes — The House of Da Vinci 2 is rated Deck Playable by Valve. Escape From Ithara doesn't have a Deck rating yet, so its Deck behaviour is currently unverified.
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