Choose Escape Goat
Choose Escape Goat if it's currently about 50% cheaper on the Steam Store. Escape Goat launched in 2013.
Escape Goat vs Escape Goat 2
Escape Goat and Escape Goat 2 both land in Action, Indie 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 on Steam. Escape Goat (2013) is 1 year older than Escape Goat 2 (2014). Both sit near 95% positive on Steam (Escape Goat: 333 reviews, Escape Goat 2: 162). 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 Escape Goat 2
Choose Escape Goat 2 if you want a Casual experience. Escape Goat 2 launched in 2014.
Both Escape Goat and Escape Goat 2 sit in Action and Indie on Steam, so either pick lands in the same broad neighborhood. Steam reviews are nearly tied (94.9% vs 95.7% positive), so genre fit is the cleanest tiebreaker — scroll the table for the feature-by-feature view.
Side-by-side comparison
 Escape Goat |  Escape Goat 2 | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2013 | 2014 |
| Genres | Action, Indie | Action, Indie, Casual |
| Platforms | Windows, macOS, Linux | Windows, macOS, Linux |
| Steam Deck | Deck Verified | Deck Verified |
| Price | 4.99 USD | 9.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 94.9% positive (333 reviews) | 95.7% positive (162 reviews) |
| Multiplayer | Single-player only | Single-player only |
| Developers | MagicalTimeBean | MagicalTimeBean |
Side by side
- Both share Action, Indie on Steam.
- Escape Goat (2013) is 1 year older than Escape Goat 2 (2014).
- Both sit near 95% positive on Steam (Escape Goat: 333 reviews, Escape Goat 2: 162).
- Escape Goat is currently ~50% cheaper on Steam than Escape Goat 2 (4.99 USD vs. 9.99 USD).
- Both are Deck Verified.
Escape Goat vs Escape Goat 2 — FAQ
- Which is better, Escape Goat or Escape Goat 2?
- On Steam reviews the two are nearly tied: Escape Goat sits at 94.9% positive (333 reviews), Escape Goat 2 at 95.7% (162). The choice usually comes down to genre fit and the platform features each one supports — see the comparison table above.
- Should I play Escape Goat or Escape Goat 2 first?
- If you want chronology, Escape Goat (2013) came out before Escape Goat 2 (2014). 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 Escape Goat and Escape Goat 2 similar?
- They overlap on Action, Indie 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 Escape Goat and Escape Goat 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.