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GUILTY GEAR Xrd -SIGN- vs GUILTY GEAR Xrd REV 2

GUILTY GEAR Xrd -SIGN- and GUILTY GEAR Xrd REV 2 both land in Action 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 are Action games on Steam. GUILTY GEAR Xrd -SIGN- (2015) is 1 year older than GUILTY GEAR Xrd REV 2 (2016). GUILTY GEAR Xrd REV 2 scores higher on Steam reviews (95.9% positive) than GUILTY GEAR Xrd -SIGN- (92.3% positive). 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 GUILTY GEAR Xrd -SIGN-

Choose GUILTY GEAR Xrd -SIGN- if it matches what drew you to this matchup. 1,053 Steam reviews back the pick.

Choose GUILTY GEAR Xrd REV 2

Choose GUILTY GEAR Xrd REV 2 if it carries the stronger Steam consensus at 95.9% positive across 4,595 reviews.

Both GUILTY GEAR Xrd -SIGN- and GUILTY GEAR Xrd REV 2 sit in Action on Steam and both list Multi-player, Shared/Split Screen, and Steam Leaderboards, 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

GUILTY GEAR Xrd -SIGN- vs GUILTY GEAR Xrd REV 2 — Steam metadata comparison
GUILTY GEAR Xrd -SIGN- — Steam game coverGUILTY GEAR Xrd -SIGN-GUILTY GEAR Xrd REV 2 — Steam game coverGUILTY GEAR Xrd REV 2
Released20152016
GenresActionAction
PlatformsWindowsWindows
Steam DeckDeck VerifiedDeck Verified
Price29.99 USD29.99 USD
Steam reviews92.3% positive (1,053 reviews)95.9% positive (4,595 reviews)
MultiplayerMulti-playerMulti-player
DevelopersArc System WorksArc System Works

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GUILTY GEAR Xrd -SIGN- vs GUILTY GEAR Xrd REV 2 — FAQ

Which is better, GUILTY GEAR Xrd -SIGN- or GUILTY GEAR Xrd REV 2?
On Steam reviews GUILTY GEAR Xrd REV 2 scores higher (95.9% positive) than GUILTY GEAR Xrd -SIGN- (92.3% positive). Both have enough reviews to trust the signal, so for players using reviews alone, GUILTY GEAR Xrd REV 2 is the safer pick. Genre fit still matters — check the side-by-side table for the categories each game lands in.
Should I play GUILTY GEAR Xrd -SIGN- or GUILTY GEAR Xrd REV 2 first?
If you want chronology, GUILTY GEAR Xrd -SIGN- (2015) came out before GUILTY GEAR Xrd REV 2 (2016). 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 GUILTY GEAR Xrd -SIGN- and GUILTY GEAR Xrd REV 2 similar?
They overlap on Action 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 GUILTY GEAR Xrd -SIGN- and GUILTY GEAR Xrd REV 2 both run on Steam Deck?
Yes — both are Steam Deck Verified, meaning Valve confirms they run with full controller support, legible text, and default settings out of the box.