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Joe Danger 2: The Movie vs Shin Lotion Samurai

Joe Danger 2: The Movie and Shin Lotion Samurai both land in Action, Indie, Casual 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, Casual on Steam. Joe Danger 2: The Movie (2013) is 8 years older than Shin Lotion Samurai (2021). Shin Lotion Samurai is currently ~80% cheaper on Steam than Joe Danger 2: The Movie (2.99 USD vs. 14.99 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 Joe Danger 2: The Movie

Choose Joe Danger 2: The Movie if you want the Multi-player and Shared/Split Screen side of the pairing. On Steam, it's Steam Deck Verified, so handheld play works out of the box. Joe Danger 2: The Movie launched in 2013.

Choose Shin Lotion Samurai

Choose Shin Lotion Samurai if it's currently about 80% cheaper on the Steam Store. Shin Lotion Samurai launched in 2021.

Both Joe Danger 2: The Movie and Shin Lotion Samurai sit in Action, Indie, and Casual on Steam and both list Steam Leaderboards, 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

Joe Danger 2: The Movie vs Shin Lotion Samurai — Steam metadata comparison
Joe Danger 2: The Movie — Steam game coverJoe Danger 2: The MovieShin Lotion Samurai — Steam game coverShin Lotion Samurai
Released20132021
GenresAction, Indie, Casual, RacingAction, Indie, Casual, Racing
PlatformsWindows, macOS, LinuxWindows
Steam DeckDeck VerifiedUnrated
Price14.99 USD2.99 USD
Steam reviews81.5% positive (54 reviews)7 reviews
MultiplayerMulti-playerSingle-player only
DevelopersHello GamesRetsu Teikoku

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Joe Danger 2: The Movie vs Shin Lotion Samurai — FAQ

Should I play Joe Danger 2: The Movie or Shin Lotion Samurai first?
If you want chronology, Joe Danger 2: The Movie (2013) came out before Shin Lotion Samurai (2021). 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 Joe Danger 2: The Movie and Shin Lotion Samurai similar?
They overlap on Action, Indie, Casual 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 Shin Lotion Samurai have multiplayer like Joe Danger 2: The Movie?
No. Joe Danger 2: The Movie supports multiplayer on Steam (Multi-player), while Shin Lotion Samurai is listed as single-player only.
Does Joe Danger 2: The Movie run on Steam Deck?
Yes — Joe Danger 2: The Movie is rated Deck Verified by Valve. Shin Lotion Samurai doesn't have a Deck rating yet, so its Deck behaviour is currently unverified.
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