Choose SYNTHETIK 2
Choose SYNTHETIK 2 if it matches what drew you to this matchup. 2,407 Steam reviews back the pick.
SYNTHETIK 2 vs Cthulhu's Reach: Devil Reef
SYNTHETIK 2 and Cthulhu's Reach: Devil Reef both land in Action, Indie, Early Access 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, Early Access on Steam. SYNTHETIK 2 (2021) is 3 years older than Cthulhu's Reach: Devil Reef (2024). Cthulhu's Reach: Devil Reef scores higher on Steam reviews (84.1% positive) than SYNTHETIK 2 (81% 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 Cthulhu's Reach: Devil Reef
Choose Cthulhu's Reach: Devil Reef if you want an Adventure experience. On Steam, it's currently about 50% cheaper on the Steam Store. Cthulhu's Reach: Devil Reef launched in 2024.
Both SYNTHETIK 2 and Cthulhu's Reach: Devil Reef sit in Action, Indie, and Early Access on Steam and both list Multi-player, Online Co-op, and Co-op, 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
 SYNTHETIK 2 |  Cthulhu's Reach: Devil Reef | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2021 | 2024 |
| Genres | Action, Indie, Early Access | Action, Indie, Adventure, Early Access |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Deck Playable | Deck Verified |
| Price | 19.99 USD | 9.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 81% positive (2,407 reviews) | 84.1% positive (44 reviews) |
| Multiplayer | Multi-player, Online Co-op, Co-op | Multi-player, Online Co-op, Co-op |
| Developers | Flow Fire Games | The Fine Arc |
Side by side
- Both share Action, Indie, Early Access on Steam.
- SYNTHETIK 2 (2021) is 3 years older than Cthulhu's Reach: Devil Reef (2024).
- Cthulhu's Reach: Devil Reef scores higher on Steam reviews (84.1% positive) than SYNTHETIK 2 (81% positive).
- Cthulhu's Reach: Devil Reef is currently ~50% cheaper on Steam than SYNTHETIK 2 (9.99 USD vs. 19.99 USD).
- Both support cooperative play.
- Steam Deck: SYNTHETIK 2 is Deck Playable, Cthulhu's Reach: Devil Reef is Deck Verified.
SYNTHETIK 2 vs Cthulhu's Reach: Devil Reef — FAQ
- Should I play SYNTHETIK 2 or Cthulhu's Reach: Devil Reef first?
- If you want chronology, SYNTHETIK 2 (2021) came out before Cthulhu's Reach: Devil Reef (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 SYNTHETIK 2 and Cthulhu's Reach: Devil Reef similar?
- They overlap on Action, Indie, Early Access 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 both SYNTHETIK 2 and Cthulhu's Reach: Devil Reef have co-op?
- Yes — both list a co-op category on Steam. Specifics differ: SYNTHETIK 2 ships Online Co-op, Co-op; Cthulhu's Reach: Devil Reef ships Online Co-op, Co-op.