Choose The Surge
Choose The Surge if it's currently about 50% cheaper on the Steam Store. 4,366 Steam reviews back the pick.
The Surge vs The Surge 2
The Surge and The Surge 2 both land in Action, RPG 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, RPG on Steam. The Surge (2017) is 2 years older than The Surge 2 (2019). The Surge 2 scores higher on Steam reviews (80.2% positive) than The Surge (76.6% 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 The Surge 2
Choose The Surge 2 if it carries the stronger Steam consensus at 80.2% positive across 3,133 reviews.
Both The Surge and The Surge 2 sit in Action and RPG 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
 The Surge |  The Surge 2 | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2017 | 2019 |
| Genres | Action, RPG | Action, RPG |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Deck Playable | Deck Verified |
| Price | 14.99 USD | 29.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 76.6% positive (4,366 reviews) | 80.2% positive (3,133 reviews) |
| Multiplayer | Single-player only | Single-player only |
| Developers | Deck13 | Deck13 |
Side by side
- Both share Action, RPG on Steam.
- The Surge (2017) is 2 years older than The Surge 2 (2019).
- The Surge 2 scores higher on Steam reviews (80.2% positive) than The Surge (76.6% positive).
- The Surge is currently ~50% cheaper on Steam than The Surge 2 (14.99 USD vs. 29.99 USD).
- Steam Deck: The Surge is Deck Playable, The Surge 2 is Deck Verified.
The Surge vs The Surge 2 — FAQ
- Which is better, The Surge or The Surge 2?
- On Steam reviews The Surge 2 scores higher (80.2% positive) than The Surge (76.6% positive). Both have enough reviews to trust the signal, so for players using reviews alone, The Surge 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 The Surge or The Surge 2 first?
- If you want chronology, The Surge (2017) came out before The Surge 2 (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 The Surge and The Surge 2 similar?
- They overlap on Action, RPG 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.