Choose MEAT 2
Choose MEAT 2 if you want an Early Access game with DualShock Controller Support, Custom Volume Controls, and Stereo Sound. MEAT 2 launched in 2025.
MEAT 2 vs KARNAL
MEAT 2 and KARNAL both land in Action 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 are Action games on Steam. KARNAL (2024) is 1 year older than MEAT 2 (2025). KARNAL is currently ~60% cheaper on Steam than MEAT 2 (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 KARNAL
Choose KARNAL if you want an Indie experience. On Steam, it's currently about 60% cheaper on the Steam Store. KARNAL launched in 2024.
Both MEAT 2 and KARNAL sit in Action 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
 MEAT 2 |  KARNAL | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2025 | 2024 |
| Genres | Action, Early Access | Action, Indie |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Deck Playable | Unrated |
| Price | 7.49 USD | 2.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 2 reviews | 71.4% positive (21 reviews) |
| Multiplayer | Single-player only | Single-player only |
| Developers | Trippin Bears | George Horia Andrei |
Side by side
- Both are Action games on Steam.
- KARNAL (2024) is 1 year older than MEAT 2 (2025).
- KARNAL is currently ~60% cheaper on Steam than MEAT 2 (2.99 USD vs. 7.49 USD).
- MEAT 2 is Deck Playable on Steam Deck; KARNAL has no Deck rating yet.
MEAT 2 vs KARNAL — FAQ
- Should I play MEAT 2 or KARNAL first?
- If you want chronology, KARNAL (2024) came out before MEAT 2 (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 MEAT 2 and KARNAL similar?
- They overlap on Action 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 MEAT 2 run on Steam Deck?
- Yes — MEAT 2 is rated Deck Playable by Valve. KARNAL doesn't have a Deck rating yet, so its Deck behaviour is currently unverified.