Choose KOTARO Survivor
Choose KOTARO Survivor if it's currently about 75% cheaper on the Steam Store. KOTARO Survivor launched in 2025.
KOTARO Survivor vs Genome Guardian 2
KOTARO Survivor and Genome Guardian 2 both land in Action, 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 Action, Indie, Casual on Steam. KOTARO Survivor (2025) is 1 year older than Genome Guardian 2 (2026). KOTARO Survivor is currently ~75% cheaper on Steam than Genome Guardian 2 (3.99 USD vs. 15.99 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 Genome Guardian 2
Choose Genome Guardian 2 if you want a RPG game with Color Alternatives, Camera Comfort, and Mouse Only Option. Genome Guardian 2 launched in 2026.
Both KOTARO Survivor and Genome Guardian 2 sit in Action, Indie, and Casual on Steam and both list Custom Volume Controls and Playable without Timed Input, 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
 KOTARO Survivor |  Genome Guardian 2 | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2025 | 2026 |
| Genres | Action, Indie, Casual, Early Access | Action, Indie, RPG, Casual, Early Access |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Unrated | Deck Playable |
| Price | 3.99 USD | 15.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 1 reviews | 97.1% positive (243 reviews) |
| Multiplayer | Single-player only | Single-player only |
| Developers | D.H Inc. | Alpherior |
Side by side
- Both share Action, Indie, Casual on Steam.
- KOTARO Survivor (2025) is 1 year older than Genome Guardian 2 (2026).
- KOTARO Survivor is currently ~75% cheaper on Steam than Genome Guardian 2 (3.99 USD vs. 15.99 USD).
- Genome Guardian 2 is Deck Playable on Steam Deck; KOTARO Survivor has no Deck rating yet.
KOTARO Survivor vs Genome Guardian 2 — FAQ
- Should I play KOTARO Survivor or Genome Guardian 2 first?
- If you want chronology, KOTARO Survivor (2025) came out before Genome Guardian 2 (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 KOTARO Survivor and Genome Guardian 2 similar?
- They overlap on Action, 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.