Choose Dread Templar
Choose Dread Templar if it matches what drew you to this matchup. Dread Templar launched in 2023.
Dread Templar vs BRUTAL JOHN 2
Dread Templar and BRUTAL JOHN 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. Dread Templar (2023) is 2 years older than BRUTAL JOHN 2 (2025). BRUTAL JOHN 2 scores higher on Steam reviews (94% positive) than Dread Templar (82.5% 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 BRUTAL JOHN 2
Choose BRUTAL JOHN 2 if you want an Early Access game with Subtitle Options, Camera Comfort, and Custom Volume Controls. On Steam, it carries the stronger Steam consensus at 94% positive across 217 reviews.
Both Dread Templar and BRUTAL JOHN 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
 Dread Templar |  BRUTAL JOHN 2 | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2023 | 2025 |
| Genres | Action, Indie | Action, Indie, Early Access |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Deck Playable | Deck Verified |
| Price | 19.99 USD | 12.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 82.5% positive (707 reviews) | 94% positive (217 reviews) |
| Multiplayer | Single-player only | Single-player only |
| Developers | T19 Games | OldSchool Laws Team |
Side by side
- Both share Action, Indie on Steam.
- Dread Templar (2023) is 2 years older than BRUTAL JOHN 2 (2025).
- BRUTAL JOHN 2 scores higher on Steam reviews (94% positive) than Dread Templar (82.5% positive).
- BRUTAL JOHN 2 is currently ~35% cheaper on Steam than Dread Templar (12.99 USD vs. 19.99 USD).
- Steam Deck: Dread Templar is Deck Playable, BRUTAL JOHN 2 is Deck Verified.
Dread Templar vs BRUTAL JOHN 2 — FAQ
- Which is better, Dread Templar or BRUTAL JOHN 2?
- On Steam reviews BRUTAL JOHN 2 scores higher (94% positive) than Dread Templar (82.5% positive). Both have enough reviews to trust the signal, so for players using reviews alone, BRUTAL JOHN 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 Dread Templar or BRUTAL JOHN 2 first?
- If you want chronology, Dread Templar (2023) came out before BRUTAL JOHN 2 (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 Dread Templar and BRUTAL JOHN 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.