Choose Karpov
Choose Karpov if you want a Simulation and RPG experience. On Steam, it's currently about 33% cheaper on the Steam Store. Karpov launched in 2023.
Karpov vs Violent Horror Stories 2
Karpov and Violent Horror Stories 2 both land in 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 are Indie games on Steam. Karpov (2023) is 2 years older than Violent Horror Stories 2 (2025). Karpov is currently ~33% cheaper on Steam than Violent Horror Stories 2 (3.99 USD vs. 5.99 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 Violent Horror Stories 2
Choose Violent Horror Stories 2 if it matches what drew you to this matchup. Violent Horror Stories 2 launched in 2025.
Both Karpov and Violent Horror Stories 2 sit in 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
 Karpov |  Violent Horror Stories 2 | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2023 | 2025 |
| Genres | Indie, Simulation, RPG | Indie |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Unrated | Deck Playable |
| Price | 3.99 USD | 5.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | — | 85.7% positive (56 reviews) |
| Multiplayer | Single-player only | Single-player only |
| Developers | Orca Games | Trioskaz, thesecondleft, Garage Heathen, Alex Grim, INDIEPUNK, Bober Bros, myceliumforest, UniOwl, CapyDev, Anifan Gelati |
Side by side
- Both are Indie games on Steam.
- Karpov (2023) is 2 years older than Violent Horror Stories 2 (2025).
- Karpov is currently ~33% cheaper on Steam than Violent Horror Stories 2 (3.99 USD vs. 5.99 USD).
- Violent Horror Stories 2 is Deck Playable on Steam Deck; Karpov has no Deck rating yet.
Karpov vs Violent Horror Stories 2 — FAQ
- Should I play Karpov or Violent Horror Stories 2 first?
- If you want chronology, Karpov (2023) came out before Violent Horror Stories 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 Karpov and Violent Horror Stories 2 similar?
- They overlap on 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.