Choose ARKOS
Choose ARKOS if it's currently about 23% cheaper on the Steam Store. ARKOS launched in 2021.
ARKOS vs ARKOS 2
ARKOS and ARKOS 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. ARKOS (2021) is 4 years older than ARKOS 2 (2025). ARKOS 2 scores higher on Steam reviews (95.7% positive) than ARKOS (78.8% 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 ARKOS 2
Choose ARKOS 2 if it's the newer release (2025) and ships with the modern feature baseline. ARKOS 2 launched in 2025.
Both ARKOS and ARKOS 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
 ARKOS |  ARKOS 2 | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2021 | 2025 |
| Genres | Action, Indie | Action, Indie |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Unrated | Unrated |
| Price | 9.99 USD | 12.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 78.8% positive (113 reviews) | 95.7% positive (23 reviews) |
| Multiplayer | Single-player only | Single-player only |
| Developers | RetroSouls | RetroSouls |
Side by side
- Both share Action, Indie on Steam.
- ARKOS (2021) is 4 years older than ARKOS 2 (2025).
- ARKOS 2 scores higher on Steam reviews (95.7% positive) than ARKOS (78.8% positive).
- ARKOS is currently ~23% cheaper on Steam than ARKOS 2 (9.99 USD vs. 12.99 USD).
ARKOS vs ARKOS 2 — FAQ
- Should I play ARKOS or ARKOS 2 first?
- If you want chronology, ARKOS (2021) came out before ARKOS 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 ARKOS and ARKOS 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.