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 POSTAL 2 VR
POSTAL 2 and POSTAL 2 VR 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 is Deck Verified on Steam Deck; POSTAL 2 VR 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 POSTAL 2 VR
Choose POSTAL 2 VR if you want the VR Only side of the pairing.
Both POSTAL 2 and POSTAL 2 VR 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 |  POSTAL 2 VR | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2012 | — |
| Genres | Action, Indie, Adventure | Action, Indie, Adventure |
| Platforms | Windows, Linux | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Deck Verified | Unrated |
| Price | 0.99 USD | Price unknown |
| Steam reviews | 97.2% positive (42,176 reviews) | — |
| Multiplayer | Single-player only | Single-player only |
| Developers | Running With Scissors | Flat2VR Studios, Running With Scissors, Team Beef |
Side by side
- Both share Action, Indie, Adventure on Steam.
- POSTAL 2 is Deck Verified on Steam Deck; POSTAL 2 VR has no Deck rating yet.
POSTAL 2 vs POSTAL 2 VR — FAQ
- Are POSTAL 2 and POSTAL 2 VR 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. POSTAL 2 VR doesn't have a Deck rating yet, so its Deck behaviour is currently unverified.