Choose BRUTAL JOHN 2
Choose BRUTAL JOHN 2 if you want an Early Access game with Subtitle Options, Camera Comfort, and Save Anytime. On Steam, it's Steam Deck Verified, so handheld play works out of the box. BRUTAL JOHN 2 launched in 2025.
BRUTAL JOHN 2 vs BLOODKILL: Goreblast Overkill
BRUTAL JOHN 2 and BLOODKILL: Goreblast Overkill 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. Both released in 2025. BLOODKILL: Goreblast Overkill is currently ~38% cheaper on Steam than BRUTAL JOHN 2 (7.99 USD vs. 12.99 USD). 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 BLOODKILL: Goreblast Overkill
Choose BLOODKILL: Goreblast Overkill if you want the Surround Sound side of the pairing. On Steam, it's currently about 38% cheaper on the Steam Store. BLOODKILL: Goreblast Overkill launched in 2025.
Both BRUTAL JOHN 2 and BLOODKILL: Goreblast Overkill sit in Action and Indie on Steam and both list Custom Volume Controls, Stereo Sound, and Playable without Timed Input, 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
 BRUTAL JOHN 2 |  BLOODKILL: Goreblast Overkill | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2025 | 2025 |
| Genres | Action, Indie, Early Access | Action, Indie |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Deck Verified | Deck Unsupported |
| Price | 12.99 USD | 7.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 94% positive (217 reviews) | 7 reviews |
| Multiplayer | Single-player only | Single-player only |
| Developers | OldSchool Laws Team | SLAM AWAY GAMES |
Side by side
- Both share Action, Indie on Steam.
- Both released in 2025.
- BLOODKILL: Goreblast Overkill is currently ~38% cheaper on Steam than BRUTAL JOHN 2 (7.99 USD vs. 12.99 USD).
- Steam Deck: BRUTAL JOHN 2 is Deck Verified, BLOODKILL: Goreblast Overkill is Deck Unsupported.
BRUTAL JOHN 2 vs BLOODKILL: Goreblast Overkill — FAQ
- Are BRUTAL JOHN 2 and BLOODKILL: Goreblast Overkill 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.