Choose Skullgirls 2nd Encore
Choose Skullgirls 2nd Encore if you want an Indie game with Steam Leaderboards. 11,863 Steam reviews back the pick.
Skullgirls 2nd Encore vs Samurai GUNN 2
Skullgirls 2nd Encore and Samurai GUNN 2 both land in Action 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 Action games on Steam. Skullgirls 2nd Encore (2013) is 8 years older than Samurai GUNN 2 (2021). Samurai GUNN 2 scores higher on Steam reviews (91.9% positive) than Skullgirls 2nd Encore (87% 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 Samurai GUNN 2
Choose Samurai GUNN 2 if you want an Early Access game with Shared/Split Screen. On Steam, it carries the stronger Steam consensus at 91.9% positive across 530 reviews.
Both Skullgirls 2nd Encore and Samurai GUNN 2 sit in Action on Steam and both list Multi-player, Online PvP, and Shared/Split Screen 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
 Skullgirls 2nd Encore |  Samurai GUNN 2 | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2013 | 2021 |
| Genres | Action, Indie | Action, Early Access |
| Platforms | Windows, macOS, Linux | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Deck Verified | Deck Verified |
| Price | 24.99 USD | 19.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 87% positive (11,863 reviews) | 91.9% positive (530 reviews) |
| Multiplayer | Multi-player | Multi-player |
| Developers | Hidden Variable Studios | Beau Blyth, Evan Hemsley, Nelson Boles, Doseone, Adam Robezzoli, Valentin Seiche |
Side by side
- Both are Action games on Steam.
- Skullgirls 2nd Encore (2013) is 8 years older than Samurai GUNN 2 (2021).
- Samurai GUNN 2 scores higher on Steam reviews (91.9% positive) than Skullgirls 2nd Encore (87% positive).
- Samurai GUNN 2 is currently ~20% cheaper on Steam than Skullgirls 2nd Encore (19.99 USD vs. 24.99 USD).
- Both are Deck Verified.
Skullgirls 2nd Encore vs Samurai GUNN 2 — FAQ
- Which is better, Skullgirls 2nd Encore or Samurai GUNN 2?
- On Steam reviews Samurai GUNN 2 scores higher (91.9% positive) than Skullgirls 2nd Encore (87% positive). Both have enough reviews to trust the signal, so for players using reviews alone, Samurai GUNN 2 is the safer pick. Genre fit still matters — check the side-by-side table for the categories each game lands in.
- Should I play Skullgirls 2nd Encore or Samurai GUNN 2 first?
- If you want chronology, Skullgirls 2nd Encore (2013) came out before Samurai GUNN 2 (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 Skullgirls 2nd Encore and Samurai GUNN 2 similar?
- They overlap on Action 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 Skullgirls 2nd Encore and Samurai GUNN 2 both run on Steam Deck?
- Yes — both are Steam Deck Verified, meaning Valve confirms they run with full controller support, legible text, and default settings out of the box.