Choose ARKOS 2
Choose ARKOS 2 if it matches what drew you to this matchup. ARKOS 2 launched in 2025.
ARKOS 2 vs REAPER
ARKOS 2 and REAPER both land in Action, Indie 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 on Steam. REAPER (2024) is 1 year older than ARKOS 2 (2025). ARKOS 2 scores higher on Steam reviews (95.7% positive) than REAPER (87.2% positive). 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 REAPER
Choose REAPER if you want an Adventure experience. On Steam, it's currently about 77% cheaper on the Steam Store. REAPER launched in 2024.
Both ARKOS 2 and REAPER sit in Action and Indie 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
 ARKOS 2 |  REAPER | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2025 | 2024 |
| Genres | Action, Indie | Action, Indie, Adventure |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Unrated | Unrated |
| Price | 12.99 USD | 2.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 95.7% positive (23 reviews) | 87.2% positive (47 reviews) |
| Multiplayer | Single-player only | Single-player only |
| Developers | RetroSouls | DOSMan Games |
Side by side
- Both share Action, Indie on Steam.
- REAPER (2024) is 1 year older than ARKOS 2 (2025).
- ARKOS 2 scores higher on Steam reviews (95.7% positive) than REAPER (87.2% positive).
- REAPER is currently ~77% cheaper on Steam than ARKOS 2 (2.99 USD vs. 12.99 USD).
ARKOS 2 vs REAPER — FAQ
- Should I play ARKOS 2 or REAPER first?
- If you want chronology, REAPER (2024) came out before ARKOS 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 ARKOS 2 and REAPER similar?
- They overlap on Action, Indie 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.