Choose Avernum 6
Choose Avernum 6 if it's currently about 50% cheaper on the Steam Store. Avernum 6 launched in 2012.
Avernum 6 vs Avadon 2: The Corruption
Avernum 6 and Avadon 2: The Corruption both land in Indie, RPG 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, RPG on Steam. Avernum 6 (2012) is 1 year older than Avadon 2: The Corruption (2013). Avernum 6 scores higher on Steam reviews (89.8% positive) than Avadon 2: The Corruption (78.5% 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 Avadon 2: The Corruption
Choose Avadon 2: The Corruption if you want a Strategy experience. Avadon 2: The Corruption launched in 2013.
Both Avernum 6 and Avadon 2: The Corruption sit in Indie and RPG 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
 Avernum 6 |  Avadon 2: The Corruption | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2012 | 2013 |
| Genres | Indie, RPG | Strategy, Indie, RPG |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows, macOS |
| Steam Deck | Unrated | Deck Playable |
| Price | 4.99 USD | 9.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 89.8% positive (59 reviews) | 78.5% positive (135 reviews) |
| Multiplayer | Single-player only | Single-player only |
| Developers | Spiderweb Software | Spiderweb Software |
Side by side
- Both share Indie, RPG on Steam.
- Avernum 6 (2012) is 1 year older than Avadon 2: The Corruption (2013).
- Avernum 6 scores higher on Steam reviews (89.8% positive) than Avadon 2: The Corruption (78.5% positive).
- Avernum 6 is currently ~50% cheaper on Steam than Avadon 2: The Corruption (4.99 USD vs. 9.99 USD).
- Avadon 2: The Corruption is Deck Playable on Steam Deck; Avernum 6 has no Deck rating yet.
Avernum 6 vs Avadon 2: The Corruption — FAQ
- Should I play Avernum 6 or Avadon 2: The Corruption first?
- If you want chronology, Avernum 6 (2012) came out before Avadon 2: The Corruption (2013). 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 Avernum 6 and Avadon 2: The Corruption similar?
- They overlap on Indie, RPG 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.