Choose Cold Verdict 2
Choose Cold Verdict 2 if it matches what drew you to this matchup. Cold Verdict 2 launched in 2023.
Cold Verdict 2 vs Purple Maniac
Cold Verdict 2 and Purple Maniac both land in 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 Indie, Casual on Steam. Cold Verdict 2 (2023) is 2 years older than Purple Maniac (2025). Purple Maniac is currently ~84% cheaper on Steam than Cold Verdict 2 (0.49 USD vs. 2.99 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 Purple Maniac
Choose Purple Maniac if you want the Playable without Timed Input, Mouse Only Option, and Save Anytime side of the pairing. On Steam, it's currently about 84% cheaper on the Steam Store. Purple Maniac launched in 2025.
Both Cold Verdict 2 and Purple Maniac sit in Indie and Casual 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
 Cold Verdict 2 |  Purple Maniac | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2023 | 2025 |
| Genres | Indie, Casual | Indie, Casual |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Unrated | Unrated |
| Price | 2.99 USD | 0.49 USD |
| Steam reviews | 5 reviews | 83.3% positive (12 reviews) |
| Multiplayer | Single-player only | Single-player only |
| Developers | Astronomic Games | Thighisen |
Side by side
- Both share Indie, Casual on Steam.
- Cold Verdict 2 (2023) is 2 years older than Purple Maniac (2025).
- Purple Maniac is currently ~84% cheaper on Steam than Cold Verdict 2 (0.49 USD vs. 2.99 USD).
Cold Verdict 2 vs Purple Maniac — FAQ
- Should I play Cold Verdict 2 or Purple Maniac first?
- If you want chronology, Cold Verdict 2 (2023) came out before Purple Maniac (2025). 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 Cold Verdict 2 and Purple Maniac similar?
- They overlap on 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.