Choose Rainbow Gate
Choose Rainbow Gate if you want the Subtitle Options, Custom Volume Controls, and Stereo Sound side of the pairing. Rainbow Gate launched in 2026.
Rainbow Gate vs Don't Be Afraid 2
Rainbow Gate and Don't Be Afraid 2 both land in Action, Indie, 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, Indie, Adventure on Steam. Don't Be Afraid 2 (2024) is 2 years older than Rainbow Gate (2026). Rainbow Gate scores higher on Steam reviews (64.7% positive) than Don't Be Afraid 2 (62.5% 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 Don't Be Afraid 2
Choose Don't Be Afraid 2 if it's Steam Deck Verified, so handheld play works out of the box. Don't Be Afraid 2 launched in 2024.
Both Rainbow Gate and Don't Be Afraid 2 sit in Action, Indie, 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
 Rainbow Gate |  Don't Be Afraid 2 | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2026 | 2024 |
| Genres | Action, Indie, Adventure | Action, Indie, Adventure |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Deck Playable | Deck Verified |
| Price | 13.99 USD | 16.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 64.7% positive (51 reviews) | 62.5% positive (72 reviews) |
| Multiplayer | Single-player only | Single-player only |
| Developers | 7EVIL Studio | Eneida Games, Cat-astrophe Games |
Side by side
- Both share Action, Indie, Adventure on Steam.
- Don't Be Afraid 2 (2024) is 2 years older than Rainbow Gate (2026).
- Rainbow Gate scores higher on Steam reviews (64.7% positive) than Don't Be Afraid 2 (62.5% positive).
- Rainbow Gate is currently ~18% cheaper on Steam than Don't Be Afraid 2 (13.99 USD vs. 16.99 USD).
- Steam Deck: Rainbow Gate is Deck Playable, Don't Be Afraid 2 is Deck Verified.
Rainbow Gate vs Don't Be Afraid 2 — FAQ
- Should I play Rainbow Gate or Don't Be Afraid 2 first?
- If you want chronology, Don't Be Afraid 2 (2024) came out before Rainbow Gate (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 Rainbow Gate and Don't Be Afraid 2 similar?
- They overlap on Action, Indie, 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.