Choose POSTAL 2
Choose POSTAL 2 if it's Steam Deck Verified, so handheld play works out of the box. 42,176 Steam reviews back the pick.
POSTAL 2 vs INSECT
POSTAL 2 and INSECT both land in Action, Indie, 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, Indie, Adventure on Steam. POSTAL 2 (2012) is 14 years older than INSECT (2026). INSECT is currently ~50% cheaper on Steam than POSTAL 2 (4.99 USD vs. 9.99 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 INSECT
Choose INSECT if you want the Custom Volume Controls and Adjustable Difficulty side of the pairing. On Steam, it's currently about 50% cheaper on the Steam Store. INSECT launched in 2026.
Both POSTAL 2 and INSECT sit in Action, Indie, 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
 POSTAL 2 |  INSECT | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2012 | 2026 |
| Genres | Action, Indie, Adventure | Action, Indie, Adventure |
| Platforms | Windows, Linux | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Deck Verified | Unrated |
| Price | 9.99 USD | 4.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 97.2% positive (42,176 reviews) | 5 reviews |
| Multiplayer | Single-player only | Single-player only |
| Developers | Running With Scissors | bitter |
Side by side
- Both share Action, Indie, Adventure on Steam.
- POSTAL 2 (2012) is 14 years older than INSECT (2026).
- INSECT is currently ~50% cheaper on Steam than POSTAL 2 (4.99 USD vs. 9.99 USD).
- POSTAL 2 is Deck Verified on Steam Deck; INSECT has no Deck rating yet.
POSTAL 2 vs INSECT — FAQ
- Should I play POSTAL 2 or INSECT first?
- If you want chronology, POSTAL 2 (2012) came out before INSECT (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 POSTAL 2 and INSECT similar?
- They overlap on Action, Indie, 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 POSTAL 2 run on Steam Deck?
- Yes — POSTAL 2 is rated Deck Verified by Valve. INSECT doesn't have a Deck rating yet, so its Deck behaviour is currently unverified.