Choose John Christian
Choose John Christian if it matches what drew you to this matchup. John Christian launched in 2021.
John Christian vs John Christian 2
John Christian and John Christian 2 both land in Action, Strategy, 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, Strategy, Indie on Steam. John Christian (2021) is 1 year older than John Christian 2 (2022). John Christian 2 scores higher on Steam reviews (81.8% positive) than John Christian (80% 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 John Christian 2
Choose John Christian 2 if you want a RPG experience. On Steam, it's currently about 40% cheaper on the Steam Store. John Christian 2 launched in 2022.
Both John Christian and John Christian 2 sit in Action, Strategy, and Indie on Steam, so either pick lands in the same broad neighborhood. Steam reviews are nearly tied (80% vs 81.8% positive), so genre fit is the cleanest tiebreaker — scroll the table for the feature-by-feature view.
Side-by-side comparison
 John Christian |  John Christian 2 | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2021 | 2022 |
| Genres | Action, Strategy, Indie, Adventure, Casual | Action, Strategy, Indie, Adventure, RPG, Casual |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Unrated | Unrated |
| Price | 4.99 USD | 2.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 80% positive (20 reviews) | 81.8% positive (11 reviews) |
| Multiplayer | Single-player only | Single-player only |
| Developers | Carlos Martins | Carlos Martins |
Side by side
- Both share Action, Strategy, Indie on Steam.
- John Christian (2021) is 1 year older than John Christian 2 (2022).
- John Christian 2 scores higher on Steam reviews (81.8% positive) than John Christian (80% positive).
- John Christian 2 is currently ~40% cheaper on Steam than John Christian (2.99 USD vs. 4.99 USD).
John Christian vs John Christian 2 — FAQ
- Should I play John Christian or John Christian 2 first?
- If you want chronology, John Christian (2021) came out before John Christian 2 (2022). 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 John Christian and John Christian 2 similar?
- They overlap on Action, Strategy, 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.