Choose Xanthiom Zero
Choose Xanthiom Zero if it matches what drew you to this matchup. Xanthiom Zero launched in 2023.
Xanthiom Zero vs Xanthiom 2
Xanthiom Zero and Xanthiom 2 both land in Action, 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, Adventure on Steam. Xanthiom Zero (2023) is 3 years older than Xanthiom 2 (2026). Both are Deck Verified. 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 Xanthiom 2
Choose Xanthiom 2 if you want the Camera Comfort, Custom Volume Controls, and Playable without Timed Input side of the pairing. On Steam, it's the newer release (2026) and ships with the modern feature baseline. Xanthiom 2 launched in 2026.
Both Xanthiom Zero and Xanthiom 2 sit in Action 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
 Xanthiom Zero |  Xanthiom 2 | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2023 | 2026 |
| Genres | Action, Adventure | Action, Adventure |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Deck Verified | Deck Verified |
| Price | 4.99 USD | Price unknown |
| Steam reviews | 97.4% positive (114 reviews) | — |
| Multiplayer | Single-player only | Single-player only |
| Developers | MathanGames | MathanGames |
Side by side
- Both share Action, Adventure on Steam.
- Xanthiom Zero (2023) is 3 years older than Xanthiom 2 (2026).
- Both are Deck Verified.
Xanthiom Zero vs Xanthiom 2 — FAQ
- Should I play Xanthiom Zero or Xanthiom 2 first?
- If you want chronology, Xanthiom Zero (2023) came out before Xanthiom 2 (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 Xanthiom Zero and Xanthiom 2 similar?
- They overlap on Action, 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.
- Do Xanthiom Zero and Xanthiom 2 both run on Steam Deck?
- Yes — both are Steam Deck Verified, meaning Valve confirms they run with full controller support, legible text, and default settings out of the box.