Choose Easy Red 2
Choose Easy Red 2 if you want the Multi-player, Online PvP, and Online Co-op side of the pairing. On Steam, it's Steam Deck Verified, so handheld play works out of the box. 5,612 Steam reviews back the pick.
Easy Red 2 vs CombatBox
Easy Red 2 and CombatBox both land in Action, Strategy, 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, Strategy, Indie on Steam. Easy Red 2 (2022) is 3 years older than CombatBox (2025). CombatBox is currently ~44% cheaper on Steam than Easy Red 2 (4.99 USD vs. 8.99 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 CombatBox
Choose CombatBox if it's currently about 44% cheaper on the Steam Store. CombatBox launched in 2025.
Both Easy Red 2 and CombatBox sit in Action, Strategy, 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
 Easy Red 2 |  CombatBox | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2022 | 2025 |
| Genres | Action, Strategy, Indie, Simulation | Action, Strategy, Indie, Simulation |
| Platforms | Windows, macOS, Linux | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Deck Verified | Unrated |
| Price | 8.99 USD | 4.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 90.8% positive (5,612 reviews) | 3 reviews |
| Multiplayer | Multi-player, Cross-Platform Multiplayer, Online Co-op | Single-player only |
| Developers | Marco Amadei | ZIP |
Side by side
- Both share Action, Strategy, Indie on Steam.
- Easy Red 2 (2022) is 3 years older than CombatBox (2025).
- CombatBox is currently ~44% cheaper on Steam than Easy Red 2 (4.99 USD vs. 8.99 USD).
- Easy Red 2 has co-op; CombatBox does not.
- Easy Red 2 is Deck Verified on Steam Deck; CombatBox has no Deck rating yet.
Easy Red 2 vs CombatBox — FAQ
- Should I play Easy Red 2 or CombatBox first?
- If you want chronology, Easy Red 2 (2022) came out before CombatBox (2025). 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 Easy Red 2 and CombatBox similar?
- They overlap on Action, Strategy, 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 CombatBox have multiplayer like Easy Red 2?
- No. Easy Red 2 supports multiplayer on Steam (Multi-player, Cross-Platform Multiplayer, Online Co-op), while CombatBox is listed as single-player only.
- Does Easy Red 2 run on Steam Deck?
- Yes — Easy Red 2 is rated Deck Verified by Valve. CombatBox doesn't have a Deck rating yet, so its Deck behaviour is currently unverified.