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Contagion vs The Wheelchair Man 2

Contagion and The Wheelchair Man 2 both land in 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 are Adventure games on Steam. Contagion (2013) is 13 years older than The Wheelchair Man 2 (2026). The Wheelchair Man 2 scores higher on Steam reviews (95.7% positive) than Contagion (73.2% 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 Contagion

Choose Contagion if you want an Action and Indie game with Subtitle Options, Camera Comfort, and Custom Volume Controls. On Steam, it's Steam Deck Verified, so handheld play works out of the box. 5,535 Steam reviews back the pick.

Choose The Wheelchair Man 2

Choose The Wheelchair Man 2 if it's currently about 61% cheaper on the Steam Store. The Wheelchair Man 2 launched in 2026.

Both Contagion and The Wheelchair Man 2 sit in Adventure on Steam and both list Multi-player, Steam Leaderboards, and Online PvP, 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

Contagion vs The Wheelchair Man 2 — Steam metadata comparison
Contagion — Steam game coverContagionThe Wheelchair Man 2 — Steam game coverThe Wheelchair Man 2
Released20132026
GenresAction, Indie, AdventureAdventure
PlatformsWindowsWindows
Steam DeckDeck VerifiedUnrated
Price9.99 USD3.94 USD
Steam reviews73.2% positive (5,535 reviews)95.7% positive (46 reviews)
MultiplayerMulti-player, Online Co-op, Co-opMulti-player, Online Co-op, Co-op
DevelopersMonochrome, IncDeformed Studios

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Contagion vs The Wheelchair Man 2 — FAQ

Should I play Contagion or The Wheelchair Man 2 first?
If you want chronology, Contagion (2013) came out before The Wheelchair Man 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 Contagion and The Wheelchair Man 2 similar?
They overlap on 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 both Contagion and The Wheelchair Man 2 have co-op?
Yes — both list a co-op category on Steam. Specifics differ: Contagion ships Online Co-op, Co-op; The Wheelchair Man 2 ships Online Co-op, Co-op.
Does Contagion run on Steam Deck?
Yes — Contagion is rated Deck Verified by Valve. The Wheelchair Man 2 doesn't have a Deck rating yet, so its Deck behaviour is currently unverified.
Contagion vs The Wheelchair Man 2 — Verdict (2026) · imho.run