Choose Viral Reload EX
Choose Viral Reload EX if you want the Multi-player, Shared/Split Screen, and Shared/Split Screen Co-op side of the pairing. On Steam, it has co-op, so you can bring a friend. Viral Reload EX launched in 2026.
Viral Reload EX vs Groundskeeper 2
Viral Reload EX and Groundskeeper 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. Groundskeeper 2 (2025) is 1 year older than Viral Reload EX (2026). Groundskeeper 2 is currently ~60% cheaper on Steam than Viral Reload EX (2.99 USD vs. 7.49 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 Groundskeeper 2
Choose Groundskeeper 2 if you want the Steam Leaderboards side of the pairing. On Steam, it's currently about 60% cheaper on the Steam Store. Groundskeeper 2 launched in 2025.
Both Viral Reload EX and Groundskeeper 2 sit in Action and Indie on Steam and both list Custom Volume Controls and Keyboard Only Option, 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
 Viral Reload EX |  Groundskeeper 2 | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2026 | 2025 |
| Genres | Action, Indie | Action, Indie |
| Platforms | Windows, macOS, Linux | Windows, macOS, Linux |
| Steam Deck | Unrated | Unrated |
| Price | 7.49 USD | 2.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 5 reviews | 1 reviews |
| Multiplayer | Multi-player, Shared/Split Screen Co-op, Co-op | Single-player only |
| Developers | Retrocade Media | Orangepixel |
Side by side
- Both share Action, Indie on Steam.
- Groundskeeper 2 (2025) is 1 year older than Viral Reload EX (2026).
- Groundskeeper 2 is currently ~60% cheaper on Steam than Viral Reload EX (2.99 USD vs. 7.49 USD).
- Viral Reload EX has co-op; Groundskeeper 2 does not.
Viral Reload EX vs Groundskeeper 2 — FAQ
- Should I play Viral Reload EX or Groundskeeper 2 first?
- If you want chronology, Groundskeeper 2 (2025) came out before Viral Reload EX (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 Viral Reload EX and Groundskeeper 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.
- Does Groundskeeper 2 have multiplayer like Viral Reload EX?
- No. Viral Reload EX supports multiplayer on Steam (Multi-player, Shared/Split Screen Co-op, Co-op), while Groundskeeper 2 is listed as single-player only.