Choose Violet
Choose Violet if it's Steam Deck Verified, so handheld play works out of the box. Violet launched in 2024.
Violet vs Ecstatica II
Violet and Ecstatica II both land in Action, 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, Adventure on Steam. Violet (2024) is 2 years older than Ecstatica II (2026). Violet is Deck Verified on Steam Deck; Ecstatica II has no Deck rating yet. 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 Ecstatica II
Choose Ecstatica II if it matches what drew you to this matchup. Ecstatica II launched in 2026.
Both Violet and Ecstatica II sit in Action 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
 Violet |  Ecstatica II | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2024 | 2026 |
| Genres | Action, Adventure | Action, Adventure |
| Platforms | Windows, Linux | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Deck Verified | Unrated |
| Price | 18.99 USD | Price unknown |
| Steam reviews | 85% positive (20 reviews) | — |
| Multiplayer | Single-player only | Single-player only |
| Developers | OneManOnly Studios | Andrew Spencer Studios |
Side by side
- Both share Action, Adventure on Steam.
- Violet (2024) is 2 years older than Ecstatica II (2026).
- Violet is Deck Verified on Steam Deck; Ecstatica II has no Deck rating yet.
Violet vs Ecstatica II — FAQ
- Should I play Violet or Ecstatica II first?
- If you want chronology, Violet (2024) came out before Ecstatica II (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 Violet and Ecstatica II similar?
- They overlap on Action, 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.
- Does Violet run on Steam Deck?
- Yes — Violet is rated Deck Verified by Valve. Ecstatica II doesn't have a Deck rating yet, so its Deck behaviour is currently unverified.