Choose Anomalous
Choose Anomalous if it's currently about 31% cheaper on the Steam Store. Anomalous launched in 2024.
Anomalous vs BRUTAL JOHN 2
Anomalous 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. Anomalous (2024) is 1 year older than BRUTAL JOHN 2 (2025). BRUTAL JOHN 2 scores higher on Steam reviews (94% positive) than Anomalous (84.1% 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's Steam Deck Verified, so handheld play works out of the box. BRUTAL JOHN 2 launched in 2025.
Both Anomalous 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
 Anomalous |  BRUTAL JOHN 2 | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2024 | 2025 |
| Genres | Action, Indie | Action, Indie, Early Access |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Deck Playable | Deck Verified |
| Price | 8.99 USD | 12.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 84.1% positive (82 reviews) | 94% positive (217 reviews) |
| Multiplayer | Single-player only | Single-player only |
| Developers | Byron Dunwoody | OldSchool Laws Team |
Side by side
- Both share Action, Indie on Steam.
- Anomalous (2024) is 1 year older than BRUTAL JOHN 2 (2025).
- BRUTAL JOHN 2 scores higher on Steam reviews (94% positive) than Anomalous (84.1% positive).
- Anomalous is currently ~31% cheaper on Steam than BRUTAL JOHN 2 (8.99 USD vs. 12.99 USD).
- Steam Deck: Anomalous is Deck Playable, BRUTAL JOHN 2 is Deck Verified.
Anomalous vs BRUTAL JOHN 2 — FAQ
- Should I play Anomalous or BRUTAL JOHN 2 first?
- If you want chronology, Anomalous (2024) 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 Anomalous 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.