Choose Anomaly 2
Choose Anomaly 2 if you want an Indie game with Multi-player. Anomaly 2 launched in 2013.
Anomaly 2 vs Rock 'N' Roll Defense
Anomaly 2 and Rock 'N' Roll Defense both land in Action, Strategy 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, Strategy on Steam. Anomaly 2 (2013) is 3 years older than Rock 'N' Roll Defense (2016). Rock 'N' Roll Defense scores higher on Steam reviews (84.5% positive) than Anomaly 2 (73.6% 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 Rock 'N' Roll Defense
Choose Rock 'N' Roll Defense if you want an Adventure and Casual experience. On Steam, it carries the stronger Steam consensus at 84.5% positive across 1,008 reviews.
Both Anomaly 2 and Rock 'N' Roll Defense sit in Action and Strategy 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
 Anomaly 2 |  Rock 'N' Roll Defense | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2013 | 2016 |
| Genres | Action, Strategy, Indie | Action, Strategy, Adventure, Casual |
| Platforms | Windows, macOS, Linux | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Unrated | Deck Playable |
| Price | 14.99 USD | 4.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 73.6% positive (197 reviews) | 84.5% positive (1,008 reviews) |
| Multiplayer | Multi-player, Cross-Platform Multiplayer | Single-player only |
| Developers | 11 bit studios | NukGames |
Side by side
- Both share Action, Strategy on Steam.
- Anomaly 2 (2013) is 3 years older than Rock 'N' Roll Defense (2016).
- Rock 'N' Roll Defense scores higher on Steam reviews (84.5% positive) than Anomaly 2 (73.6% positive).
- Rock 'N' Roll Defense is currently ~67% cheaper on Steam than Anomaly 2 (4.99 USD vs. 14.99 USD).
- Rock 'N' Roll Defense is Deck Playable on Steam Deck; Anomaly 2 has no Deck rating yet.
Anomaly 2 vs Rock 'N' Roll Defense — FAQ
- Which is better, Anomaly 2 or Rock 'N' Roll Defense?
- On Steam reviews Rock 'N' Roll Defense scores higher (84.5% positive) than Anomaly 2 (73.6% positive). Both have enough reviews to trust the signal, so for players using reviews alone, Rock 'N' Roll Defense is the safer pick. Genre fit still matters — check the side-by-side table for the categories each game lands in.
- Should I play Anomaly 2 or Rock 'N' Roll Defense first?
- If you want chronology, Anomaly 2 (2013) came out before Rock 'N' Roll Defense (2016). 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 Anomaly 2 and Rock 'N' Roll Defense similar?
- They overlap on Action, Strategy 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 Rock 'N' Roll Defense have multiplayer like Anomaly 2?
- No. Anomaly 2 supports multiplayer on Steam (Multi-player, Cross-Platform Multiplayer), while Rock 'N' Roll Defense is listed as single-player only.