Choose Gunlocked 2
Choose Gunlocked 2 if you want a RPG game with Color Alternatives, Camera Comfort, and Adjustable Difficulty. On Steam, it's Steam Deck Verified, so handheld play works out of the box. Gunlocked 2 launched in 2026.
Gunlocked 2 vs Boom Buddies
Gunlocked 2 and Boom Buddies 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. Both released in 2026. Boom Buddies is currently ~75% cheaper on Steam than Gunlocked 2 (2.99 USD vs. 11.99 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 Boom Buddies
Choose Boom Buddies if you want a Casual game with Save Anytime. On Steam, it's currently about 75% cheaper on the Steam Store. Boom Buddies launched in 2026.
Both Gunlocked 2 and Boom Buddies sit in Action and Indie on Steam and both list Steam Leaderboards, 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
 Gunlocked 2 |  Boom Buddies | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2026 | 2026 |
| Genres | Action, Indie, RPG | Action, Indie, Casual |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Deck Verified | Unrated |
| Price | 11.99 USD | 2.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 82.4% positive (51 reviews) | 5 reviews |
| Multiplayer | Single-player only | Single-player only |
| Developers | FromLefcourt | Nightloop |
Side by side
- Both share Action, Indie on Steam.
- Both released in 2026.
- Boom Buddies is currently ~75% cheaper on Steam than Gunlocked 2 (2.99 USD vs. 11.99 USD).
- Gunlocked 2 is Deck Verified on Steam Deck; Boom Buddies has no Deck rating yet.
Gunlocked 2 vs Boom Buddies — FAQ
- Are Gunlocked 2 and Boom Buddies 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 Gunlocked 2 run on Steam Deck?
- Yes — Gunlocked 2 is rated Deck Verified by Valve. Boom Buddies doesn't have a Deck rating yet, so its Deck behaviour is currently unverified.