Choose Blasphemous 2
Choose Blasphemous 2 if you want an Indie experience. On Steam, it's Steam Deck Verified, so handheld play works out of the box. 5,085 Steam reviews back the pick.
Blasphemous 2 vs The Grappler
Blasphemous 2 and The Grappler both land in Action, 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, Adventure on Steam. Blasphemous 2 (2023) is 2 years older than The Grappler (2025). The Grappler is currently ~83% cheaper on Steam than Blasphemous 2 (4.99 USD vs. 29.99 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 The Grappler
Choose The Grappler if you want a Casual and Early Access game with Multi-player and PvP. On Steam, it's currently about 83% cheaper on the Steam Store. The Grappler launched in 2025.
Both Blasphemous 2 and The Grappler sit in Action and Adventure 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
 Blasphemous 2 |  The Grappler | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2023 | 2025 |
| Genres | Action, Indie, Adventure | Action, Adventure, Casual, Early Access |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Deck Verified | Unrated |
| Price | 29.99 USD | 4.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 90.3% positive (5,085 reviews) | 1 reviews |
| Multiplayer | Single-player only | Multi-player |
| Developers | The Game Kitchen | KO Productions |
Side by side
- Both share Action, Adventure on Steam.
- Blasphemous 2 (2023) is 2 years older than The Grappler (2025).
- The Grappler is currently ~83% cheaper on Steam than Blasphemous 2 (4.99 USD vs. 29.99 USD).
- Blasphemous 2 is Deck Verified on Steam Deck; The Grappler has no Deck rating yet.
Blasphemous 2 vs The Grappler — FAQ
- Should I play Blasphemous 2 or The Grappler first?
- If you want chronology, Blasphemous 2 (2023) came out before The Grappler (2025). 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 Blasphemous 2 and The Grappler similar?
- They overlap on Action, 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.
- Does Blasphemous 2 have multiplayer like The Grappler?
- No. The Grappler supports multiplayer on Steam (Multi-player), while Blasphemous 2 is listed as single-player only.
- Does Blasphemous 2 run on Steam Deck?
- Yes — Blasphemous 2 is rated Deck Verified by Valve. The Grappler doesn't have a Deck rating yet, so its Deck behaviour is currently unverified.