Choose Shark Attack Deathmatch 2
Choose Shark Attack Deathmatch 2 if you want the Multi-player, Steam Leaderboards, and Online PvP side of the pairing. On Steam, it has co-op, so you can bring a friend. Shark Attack Deathmatch 2 launched in 2019.
Shark Attack Deathmatch 2 vs Escape From Violet Institute
Shark Attack Deathmatch 2 and Escape From Violet Institute 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. Shark Attack Deathmatch 2 (2019) is 1 year older than Escape From Violet Institute (2020). Escape From Violet Institute is currently ~0% cheaper on Steam than Shark Attack Deathmatch 2 (4.99 USD vs. 4.99 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 Escape From Violet Institute
Choose Escape From Violet Institute if it's a focused single-player run rather than a multiplayer commitment. Escape From Violet Institute launched in 2020.
Both Shark Attack Deathmatch 2 and Escape From Violet Institute sit in Action and Indie 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
 Shark Attack Deathmatch 2 |  Escape From Violet Institute | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2019 | 2020 |
| Genres | Action, Indie | Action, Indie |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Unrated | Unrated |
| Price | 4.99 USD | 4.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 81.2% positive (650 reviews) | 5 reviews |
| Multiplayer | Multi-player, Online Co-op, Co-op | Single-player only |
| Developers | Lighthouse Games Studio | CJB Games |
Side by side
- Both share Action, Indie on Steam.
- Shark Attack Deathmatch 2 (2019) is 1 year older than Escape From Violet Institute (2020).
- Escape From Violet Institute is currently ~0% cheaper on Steam than Shark Attack Deathmatch 2 (4.99 USD vs. 4.99 USD).
- Shark Attack Deathmatch 2 has co-op; Escape From Violet Institute does not.
Shark Attack Deathmatch 2 vs Escape From Violet Institute — FAQ
- Should I play Shark Attack Deathmatch 2 or Escape From Violet Institute first?
- If you want chronology, Shark Attack Deathmatch 2 (2019) came out before Escape From Violet Institute (2020). 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 Shark Attack Deathmatch 2 and Escape From Violet Institute 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.
- Does Escape From Violet Institute have multiplayer like Shark Attack Deathmatch 2?
- No. Shark Attack Deathmatch 2 supports multiplayer on Steam (Multi-player, Online Co-op, Co-op), while Escape From Violet Institute is listed as single-player only.