Choose Reus 2
Choose Reus 2 if you want a Strategy game with Steam Leaderboards, Adjustable Text Size, and Camera Comfort. On Steam, it's Steam Deck Verified, so handheld play works out of the box. 1,425 Steam reviews back the pick.
Reus 2 vs Sinner Maker
Reus 2 and Sinner Maker both land in Indie, Simulation 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 Indie, Simulation on Steam. Reus 2 (2024) is 2 years older than Sinner Maker (2026). Both sit near 95% positive on Steam (Reus 2: 1,425 reviews, Sinner Maker: 84). 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 Sinner Maker
Choose Sinner Maker if you want an Early Access game with Touch Only Option. On Steam, it's currently about 61% cheaper on the Steam Store. Sinner Maker launched in 2026.
Both Reus 2 and Sinner Maker sit in Indie and Simulation on Steam and both list Custom Volume Controls, Stereo Sound, and Playable without Timed Input, so either pick lands in the same broad neighborhood. Steam reviews are nearly tied (95.6% vs 95.2% positive), so genre fit is the cleanest tiebreaker — scroll the table for the feature-by-feature view.
Side-by-side comparison
 Reus 2 |  Sinner Maker | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2024 | 2026 |
| Genres | Strategy, Indie, Simulation | Indie, Simulation, Early Access |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Deck Verified | Unrated |
| Price | 24.99 USD | 9.66 USD |
| Steam reviews | 95.6% positive (1,425 reviews) | 95.2% positive (84 reviews) |
| Multiplayer | Single-player only | Single-player only |
| Developers | Abbey Games | Pantokrator |
Side by side
- Both share Indie, Simulation on Steam.
- Reus 2 (2024) is 2 years older than Sinner Maker (2026).
- Both sit near 95% positive on Steam (Reus 2: 1,425 reviews, Sinner Maker: 84).
- Sinner Maker is currently ~61% cheaper on Steam than Reus 2 (9.66 USD vs. 24.99 USD).
- Reus 2 is Deck Verified on Steam Deck; Sinner Maker has no Deck rating yet.
Reus 2 vs Sinner Maker — FAQ
- Should I play Reus 2 or Sinner Maker first?
- If you want chronology, Reus 2 (2024) came out before Sinner Maker (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 Reus 2 and Sinner Maker similar?
- They overlap on Indie, Simulation 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.
- Does Reus 2 run on Steam Deck?
- Yes — Reus 2 is rated Deck Verified by Valve. Sinner Maker doesn't have a Deck rating yet, so its Deck behaviour is currently unverified.