Choose High On Life
Choose High On Life if it carries the stronger Steam consensus at 89.7% positive across 13,713 reviews.
High On Life vs High On Life 2
High On Life and High On Life 2 both land in Action, Adventure 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, Adventure on Steam. High On Life (2022) is 4 years older than High On Life 2 (2026). High On Life scores higher on Steam reviews (89.7% positive) than High On Life 2 (70.4% 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 High On Life 2
Choose High On Life 2 if you want the Adjustable Text Size, Color Alternatives, and Camera Comfort side of the pairing. On Steam, it's the newer release (2026) and ships with the modern feature baseline. 1,566 Steam reviews back the pick.
Both High On Life and High On Life 2 sit in Action and Adventure 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
 High On Life |  High On Life 2 | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2022 | 2026 |
| Genres | Action, Adventure | Action, Adventure |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Deck Verified | Deck Verified |
| Price | 39.99 USD | 59.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 89.7% positive (13,713 reviews) | 70.4% positive (1,566 reviews) |
| Multiplayer | Single-player only | Single-player only |
| Developers | Squanch Games, Inc. | Squanch Games, Inc. |
Side by side
- Both share Action, Adventure on Steam.
- High On Life (2022) is 4 years older than High On Life 2 (2026).
- High On Life scores higher on Steam reviews (89.7% positive) than High On Life 2 (70.4% positive).
- High On Life is currently ~33% cheaper on Steam than High On Life 2 (39.99 USD vs. 59.99 USD).
- Both are Deck Verified.
High On Life vs High On Life 2 — FAQ
- Which is better, High On Life or High On Life 2?
- On Steam reviews High On Life scores higher (89.7% positive) than High On Life 2 (70.4% positive). Both have enough reviews to trust the signal, so for players using reviews alone, High On Life is the safer pick. Genre fit still matters — check the side-by-side table for the categories each game lands in.
- Should I play High On Life or High On Life 2 first?
- If you want chronology, High On Life (2022) came out before High On Life 2 (2026). 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 High On Life and High On Life 2 similar?
- They overlap on Action, Adventure 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 High On Life and High On Life 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.