Choose Orcs Must Die! 2
Choose Orcs Must Die! 2 if you want a Strategy and RPG game with Steam Leaderboards and LAN Co-op. 6,027 Steam reviews back the pick.
Orcs Must Die! 2 vs GHOSTED
Orcs Must Die! 2 and GHOSTED both land in Action, Indie, 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, Indie, Adventure on Steam. Orcs Must Die! 2 (2012) is 14 years older than GHOSTED (2026). Orcs Must Die! 2 scores higher on Steam reviews (91.4% positive) than GHOSTED (70% 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 GHOSTED
Choose GHOSTED if you want an Early Access game with VR Supported, DualShock Controller Support, and DualSense Controller Support. On Steam, it's currently about 60% cheaper on the Steam Store. GHOSTED launched in 2026.
Both Orcs Must Die! 2 and GHOSTED sit in Action, Indie, and Adventure on Steam and both list Multi-player, Online Co-op, and Co-op, 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
 Orcs Must Die! 2 |  GHOSTED | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2012 | 2026 |
| Genres | Action, Strategy, Indie, Adventure, RPG | Action, Indie, Adventure, Early Access |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Deck Playable | Unrated |
| Price | 14.99 USD | 5.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 91.4% positive (6,027 reviews) | 70% positive (20 reviews) |
| Multiplayer | Multi-player, Online Co-op, LAN Co-op | Multi-player, Online Co-op, Co-op |
| Developers | Robot Entertainment | GeRoN |
Side by side
- Both share Action, Indie, Adventure on Steam.
- Orcs Must Die! 2 (2012) is 14 years older than GHOSTED (2026).
- Orcs Must Die! 2 scores higher on Steam reviews (91.4% positive) than GHOSTED (70% positive).
- GHOSTED is currently ~60% cheaper on Steam than Orcs Must Die! 2 (5.99 USD vs. 14.99 USD).
- Both support cooperative play.
- Orcs Must Die! 2 is Deck Playable on Steam Deck; GHOSTED has no Deck rating yet.
Orcs Must Die! 2 vs GHOSTED — FAQ
- Should I play Orcs Must Die! 2 or GHOSTED first?
- If you want chronology, Orcs Must Die! 2 (2012) came out before GHOSTED (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 Orcs Must Die! 2 and GHOSTED similar?
- They overlap on Action, Indie, 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 both Orcs Must Die! 2 and GHOSTED have co-op?
- Yes — both list a co-op category on Steam. Specifics differ: Orcs Must Die! 2 ships Online Co-op, LAN Co-op; GHOSTED ships Online Co-op, Co-op.
- Does Orcs Must Die! 2 run on Steam Deck?
- Yes — Orcs Must Die! 2 is rated Deck Playable by Valve. GHOSTED doesn't have a Deck rating yet, so its Deck behaviour is currently unverified.