Choose Against the Storm
Choose Against the Storm if you want the Surround Sound side of the pairing. 18,297 Steam reviews back the pick.
Against the Storm vs Reus 2
Against the Storm and Reus 2 both land in Strategy, Simulation 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 Strategy, Simulation on Steam. Against the Storm (2023) is 1 year older than Reus 2 (2024). Both sit near 95% positive on Steam (Against the Storm: 18,297 reviews, Reus 2: 1,425). 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 Reus 2
Choose Reus 2 if you want an Indie game with Steam Leaderboards, Playable without Timed Input, and Mouse Only Option. 1,425 Steam reviews back the pick.
Both Against the Storm and Reus 2 sit in Strategy and Simulation on Steam and both list Adjustable Text Size, Camera Comfort, and Custom Volume Controls, so either pick lands in the same broad neighborhood. Steam reviews are nearly tied (95.2% vs 95.6% positive), so genre fit is the cleanest tiebreaker — scroll the table for the feature-by-feature view.
Side-by-side comparison
 Against the Storm |  Reus 2 | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2023 | 2024 |
| Genres | Strategy, Simulation | Strategy, Indie, Simulation |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Deck Verified | Deck Verified |
| Price | 29.99 USD | 24.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 95.2% positive (18,297 reviews) | 95.6% positive (1,425 reviews) |
| Multiplayer | Single-player only | Single-player only |
| Developers | Eremite Games | Abbey Games |
Side by side
- Both share Strategy, Simulation on Steam.
- Against the Storm (2023) is 1 year older than Reus 2 (2024).
- Both sit near 95% positive on Steam (Against the Storm: 18,297 reviews, Reus 2: 1,425).
- Reus 2 is currently ~17% cheaper on Steam than Against the Storm (24.99 USD vs. 29.99 USD).
- Both are Deck Verified.
Against the Storm vs Reus 2 — FAQ
- Which is better, Against the Storm or Reus 2?
- On Steam reviews the two are nearly tied: Against the Storm sits at 95.2% positive (18,297 reviews), Reus 2 at 95.6% (1,425). The choice usually comes down to genre fit and the platform features each one supports — see the comparison table above.
- Should I play Against the Storm or Reus 2 first?
- If you want chronology, Against the Storm (2023) came out before Reus 2 (2024). 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 Against the Storm and Reus 2 similar?
- They overlap on Strategy, Simulation 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.
- Do Against the Storm and Reus 2 both run on Steam Deck?
- Yes — both are Steam Deck Verified, meaning Valve confirms they run with full controller support, legible text, and default settings out of the box.