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Transiruby vs Blasphemous 2

Transiruby and Blasphemous 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. Transiruby (2021) is 2 years older than Blasphemous 2 (2023). Both sit near 91% positive on Steam (Transiruby: 147 reviews, Blasphemous 2: 5,085). 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 Transiruby

Choose Transiruby if it's currently about 50% cheaper on the Steam Store. Transiruby launched in 2021.

Choose Blasphemous 2

Choose Blasphemous 2 if you want an Indie and Adventure experience. 5,085 Steam reviews back the pick.

Both Transiruby and Blasphemous 2 sit in Action on Steam, so either pick lands in the same broad neighborhood. Steam reviews are nearly tied (91.2% vs 90.3% positive), so genre fit is the cleanest tiebreaker — scroll the table for the feature-by-feature view.

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Transiruby vs Blasphemous 2 — Steam metadata comparison
Transiruby — Steam game coverTransirubyBlasphemous 2 — Steam game coverBlasphemous 2
Released20212023
GenresActionAction, Indie, Adventure
PlatformsWindowsWindows
Steam DeckDeck VerifiedDeck Verified
Price14.99 USD29.99 USD
Steam reviews91.2% positive (147 reviews)90.3% positive (5,085 reviews)
MultiplayerSingle-player onlySingle-player only
DevelopersSKIPMORE, ESQUADRA,inc.The Game Kitchen

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Transiruby vs Blasphemous 2 — FAQ

Which is better, Transiruby or Blasphemous 2?
On Steam reviews the two are nearly tied: Transiruby sits at 91.2% positive (147 reviews), Blasphemous 2 at 90.3% (5,085). The choice usually comes down to genre fit and the platform features each one supports — see the comparison table above.
Should I play Transiruby or Blasphemous 2 first?
If you want chronology, Transiruby (2021) came out before Blasphemous 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 Transiruby and Blasphemous 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.
Do Transiruby and Blasphemous 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.
Transiruby vs Blasphemous 2 — Verdict (2026) · imho.run