Choose MEAT 2
Choose MEAT 2 if you want an Early Access game with Custom Volume Controls, Stereo Sound, and Surround Sound. MEAT 2 launched in 2025.
MEAT 2 vs cRAVEn
MEAT 2 and cRAVEn 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. MEAT 2 (2025) is 1 year older than cRAVEn (2026). MEAT 2 is Deck Playable on Steam Deck; cRAVEn has no Deck rating yet. 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 cRAVEn
Choose cRAVEn if you want an Indie experience. cRAVEn launched in 2026.
Both MEAT 2 and cRAVEn sit in Action on Steam and both list DualShock Controller Support, Playable without Timed Input, and Adjustable Difficulty, 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 |  cRAVEn | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2025 | 2026 |
| Genres | Action, Early Access | Action, Indie |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows, macOS |
| Steam Deck | Deck Playable | Unrated |
| Price | 7.49 USD | Price unknown |
| Steam reviews | 2 reviews | — |
| Multiplayer | Single-player only | Single-player only |
| Developers | Trippin Bears | Cameron James Low |
Side by side
- Both are Action games on Steam.
- MEAT 2 (2025) is 1 year older than cRAVEn (2026).
- MEAT 2 is Deck Playable on Steam Deck; cRAVEn has no Deck rating yet.
MEAT 2 vs cRAVEn — FAQ
- Should I play MEAT 2 or cRAVEn first?
- If you want chronology, MEAT 2 (2025) came out before cRAVEn (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 MEAT 2 and cRAVEn 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. cRAVEn doesn't have a Deck rating yet, so its Deck behaviour is currently unverified.