Choose Whisper of the Swallows
Choose Whisper of the Swallows if you want an Indie and RPG game with LAN Co-op. On Steam, it's currently about 33% cheaper on the Steam Store. Whisper of the Swallows launched in 2026.
Whisper of the Swallows vs Grounded 2
Whisper of the Swallows and Grounded 2 both land in Action, Adventure, Early Access 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, Adventure, Early Access on Steam. Grounded 2 (2025) is 1 year older than Whisper of the Swallows (2026). Whisper of the Swallows scores higher on Steam reviews (87.2% positive) than Grounded 2 (86.1% 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 Grounded 2
Choose Grounded 2 if it's Steam Deck Verified, so handheld play works out of the box. 10,910 Steam reviews back the pick.
Both Whisper of the Swallows and Grounded 2 sit in Action, Adventure, and Early Access on Steam and both list Multi-player, Online Co-op, and Co-op, so either pick lands in the same broad neighborhood. Steam reviews are nearly tied (87.2% vs 86.1% positive), so genre fit is the cleanest tiebreaker — scroll the table for the feature-by-feature view.
Side-by-side comparison
 Whisper of the Swallows |  Grounded 2 | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2026 | 2025 |
| Genres | Action, Indie, Adventure, RPG, Early Access | Action, Adventure, Early Access |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Deck Playable | Deck Verified |
| Price | 19.99 USD | 29.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 87.2% positive (78 reviews) | 86.1% positive (10,910 reviews) |
| Multiplayer | Multi-player, Online Co-op, LAN Co-op | Multi-player, Online Co-op, Co-op |
| Developers | Blown Leaves | Obsidian Entertainment, Eidos-Montréal |
Side by side
- Both share Action, Adventure, Early Access on Steam.
- Grounded 2 (2025) is 1 year older than Whisper of the Swallows (2026).
- Whisper of the Swallows scores higher on Steam reviews (87.2% positive) than Grounded 2 (86.1% positive).
- Whisper of the Swallows is currently ~33% cheaper on Steam than Grounded 2 (19.99 USD vs. 29.99 USD).
- Both support cooperative play.
- Steam Deck: Whisper of the Swallows is Deck Playable, Grounded 2 is Deck Verified.
Whisper of the Swallows vs Grounded 2 — FAQ
- Should I play Whisper of the Swallows or Grounded 2 first?
- If you want chronology, Grounded 2 (2025) came out before Whisper of the Swallows (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 Whisper of the Swallows and Grounded 2 similar?
- They overlap on Action, Adventure, Early Access 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 Whisper of the Swallows and Grounded 2 have co-op?
- Yes — both list a co-op category on Steam. Specifics differ: Whisper of the Swallows ships Online Co-op, LAN Co-op; Grounded 2 ships Online Co-op, Co-op.