Choose MDK
Choose MDK if it's currently about 20% cheaper on the Steam Store. MDK launched in 2009.
MDK vs MDK2 HD
MDK and MDK2 HD 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. MDK (2009) is 3 years older than MDK2 HD (2012). MDK scores higher on Steam reviews (78.6% positive) than MDK2 HD (54.3% 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 MDK2 HD
Choose MDK2 HD if it's the newer release (2012) and ships with the modern feature baseline. MDK2 HD launched in 2012.
Both MDK and MDK2 HD sit in Action 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
 MDK |  MDK2 HD | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2009 | 2012 |
| Genres | Action | Action |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Deck Playable | Unrated |
| Price | 19.99 USD | 24.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 78.6% positive (192 reviews) | 54.3% positive (81 reviews) |
| Multiplayer | Single-player only | Single-player only |
| Developers | Shiny Entertainment | Overhaul Games |
Side by side
- Both are Action games on Steam.
- MDK (2009) is 3 years older than MDK2 HD (2012).
- MDK scores higher on Steam reviews (78.6% positive) than MDK2 HD (54.3% positive).
- MDK is currently ~20% cheaper on Steam than MDK2 HD (19.99 USD vs. 24.99 USD).
- MDK is Deck Playable on Steam Deck; MDK2 HD has no Deck rating yet.
MDK vs MDK2 HD — FAQ
- Should I play MDK or MDK2 HD first?
- If you want chronology, MDK (2009) came out before MDK2 HD (2012). 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 MDK and MDK2 HD 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.
- Does MDK run on Steam Deck?
- Yes — MDK is rated Deck Playable by Valve. MDK2 HD doesn't have a Deck rating yet, so its Deck behaviour is currently unverified.