Duelyst vs Variables 2
Duelyst and Variables 2 both land in Strategy, 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 Strategy, Indie on Steam. Duelyst (2016) is 5 years older than Variables 2 (2021). Duelyst scores higher on Steam reviews (81% positive) than Variables 2 (75% positive). No login or purchase needed — scroll for the full table, the verdict FAQ, and links to ranked similar games for both titles.
Side-by-side comparison
 Duelyst |  Variables 2 | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2016 | 2021 |
| Genres | Strategy, Indie, Free To Play | Strategy, Indie, Casual |
| Platforms | Windows, macOS | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Unrated | Unrated |
| Price | Price unknown | 14.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 81% positive (3,201 reviews) | 75% positive (20 reviews) |
| Multiplayer | Multi-player, Cross-Platform Multiplayer | Single-player only |
| Developers | Counterplay Games Inc. | Asteroid Game Studio |
Side by side
- Both share Strategy, Indie on Steam.
- Duelyst (2016) is 5 years older than Variables 2 (2021).
- Duelyst scores higher on Steam reviews (81% positive) than Variables 2 (75% positive).
Duelyst vs Variables 2 — FAQ
- Should I play Duelyst or Variables 2 first?
- If you want chronology, Duelyst (2016) came out before Variables 2 (2021). 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 Duelyst and Variables 2 similar?
- They overlap on Strategy, 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.
- Does Variables 2 have multiplayer like Duelyst?
- No. Duelyst supports multiplayer on Steam (Multi-player, Cross-Platform Multiplayer), while Variables 2 is listed as single-player only.