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In Silence vs Deceit 2

In Silence and Deceit 2 both land in Action 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 are Action games on Steam. In Silence (2021) is 2 years older than Deceit 2 (2023). In Silence scores higher on Steam reviews (73.3% positive) than Deceit 2 (64.4% 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 In Silence

Choose In Silence if you want the Steam Leaderboards, Online Co-op, and Co-op side of the pairing. On Steam, it carries the stronger Steam consensus at 73.3% positive across 4,744 reviews.

Choose Deceit 2

Choose Deceit 2 if you want a Free To Play experience. On Steam, it's free to play, so the barrier to trying it is zero. 2,976 Steam reviews back the pick.

Both In Silence and Deceit 2 sit in Action on Steam and both list Multi-player, Online PvP, and PvP, 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

In Silence vs Deceit 2 — Steam metadata comparison
In Silence — Steam game coverIn SilenceDeceit 2 — Steam game coverDeceit 2
Released20212023
GenresActionAction, Free To Play
PlatformsWindows, macOSWindows
Steam DeckDeck UnsupportedDeck Playable
Price9.99 USDFree to play
Steam reviews73.3% positive (4,744 reviews)64.4% positive (2,976 reviews)
MultiplayerMulti-player, Cross-Platform Multiplayer, Online Co-opMulti-player, Cross-Platform Multiplayer
DevelopersRavenhood GamesWorld Makers

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In Silence vs Deceit 2 — FAQ

Which is better, In Silence or Deceit 2?
On Steam reviews In Silence scores higher (73.3% positive) than Deceit 2 (64.4% positive). Both have enough reviews to trust the signal, so for players using reviews alone, In Silence is the safer pick. Genre fit still matters — check the side-by-side table for the categories each game lands in.
Should I play In Silence or Deceit 2 first?
If you want chronology, In Silence (2021) came out before Deceit 2 (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 In Silence and Deceit 2 similar?
They overlap on Action 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.
Is Deceit 2 free?
Yes — Deceit 2 is a free-to-play Steam title. In Silence is paid (9.99 USD).
In Silence vs Deceit 2 — Verdict (2026) · imho.run