Choose GUILTY GEAR Xrd -SIGN-
Choose GUILTY GEAR Xrd -SIGN- if you want the Steam Leaderboards side of the pairing. On Steam, it carries the stronger Steam consensus at 92.3% positive across 1,053 reviews.
GUILTY GEAR Xrd -SIGN- vs GUILTY GEAR
GUILTY GEAR Xrd -SIGN- and GUILTY GEAR 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 4 years older than GUILTY GEAR (2019). GUILTY GEAR Xrd -SIGN- scores higher on Steam reviews (92.3% positive) than GUILTY GEAR (79.7% 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
Choose GUILTY GEAR if it's currently about 67% cheaper on the Steam Store. GUILTY GEAR launched in 2019.
Both GUILTY GEAR Xrd -SIGN- and GUILTY GEAR sit in Action on Steam and both list Multi-player, Shared/Split Screen, and Online PvP, 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- |  GUILTY GEAR | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2015 | 2019 |
| Genres | Action | Action |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Deck Verified | Deck Playable |
| Price | 29.99 USD | 9.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 92.3% positive (1,053 reviews) | 79.7% positive (365 reviews) |
| Multiplayer | Multi-player | Multi-player |
| Developers | Arc System Works | Arc System Works |
Side by side
- Both are Action games on Steam.
- GUILTY GEAR Xrd -SIGN- (2015) is 4 years older than GUILTY GEAR (2019).
- GUILTY GEAR Xrd -SIGN- scores higher on Steam reviews (92.3% positive) than GUILTY GEAR (79.7% positive).
- GUILTY GEAR is currently ~67% cheaper on Steam than GUILTY GEAR Xrd -SIGN- (9.99 USD vs. 29.99 USD).
- Steam Deck: GUILTY GEAR Xrd -SIGN- is Deck Verified, GUILTY GEAR is Deck Playable.
GUILTY GEAR Xrd -SIGN- vs GUILTY GEAR — FAQ
- Which is better, GUILTY GEAR Xrd -SIGN- or GUILTY GEAR?
- On Steam reviews GUILTY GEAR Xrd -SIGN- scores higher (92.3% positive) than GUILTY GEAR (79.7% positive). Both have enough reviews to trust the signal, so for players using reviews alone, GUILTY GEAR Xrd -SIGN- 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 first?
- If you want chronology, GUILTY GEAR Xrd -SIGN- (2015) came out before GUILTY GEAR (2019). 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 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.