Choose Path of Exile 2
Choose Path of Exile 2 if you want an Adventure game with HDR available. 89,636 Steam reviews back the pick.
Path of Exile 2 vs Valdrys
Path of Exile 2 and Valdrys both land in Action, Massively Multiplayer, RPG 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, Massively Multiplayer, RPG on Steam. Path of Exile 2 (2024) is 2 years older than Valdrys (2026). Both support cooperative play. 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 Valdrys
Choose Valdrys if you want an Indie game with Online PvP and PvP. Valdrys launched in 2026.
Both Path of Exile 2 and Valdrys sit in Action, Massively Multiplayer, and RPG on Steam and both list Multi-player, MMO, and Online Co-op, 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
 Path of Exile 2 |  Valdrys | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2024 | 2026 |
| Genres | Action, Adventure, Massively Multiplayer, RPG, Early Access | Action, Indie, Massively Multiplayer, RPG, Early Access |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Deck Playable | Unrated |
| Price | 29.99 USD | Price unknown |
| Steam reviews | 75.9% positive (89,636 reviews) | — |
| Multiplayer | Multi-player, Online Co-op, Co-op | Multi-player, Online Co-op, Co-op |
| Developers | Grinding Gear Games | Valdrys Games |
Side by side
- Both share Action, Massively Multiplayer, RPG on Steam.
- Path of Exile 2 (2024) is 2 years older than Valdrys (2026).
- Both support cooperative play.
- Path of Exile 2 is Deck Playable on Steam Deck; Valdrys has no Deck rating yet.
Path of Exile 2 vs Valdrys — FAQ
- Should I play Path of Exile 2 or Valdrys first?
- If you want chronology, Path of Exile 2 (2024) came out before Valdrys (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 Path of Exile 2 and Valdrys similar?
- They overlap on Action, Massively Multiplayer, RPG 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 Path of Exile 2 and Valdrys have co-op?
- Yes — both list a co-op category on Steam. Specifics differ: Path of Exile 2 ships Online Co-op, Co-op; Valdrys ships Online Co-op, Co-op.
- Does Path of Exile 2 run on Steam Deck?
- Yes — Path of Exile 2 is rated Deck Playable by Valve. Valdrys doesn't have a Deck rating yet, so its Deck behaviour is currently unverified.