Choose MDK
Choose MDK if it matches what drew you to this matchup. MDK launched in 2009.
MDK vs MDK 2
MDK and MDK 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. Both released in 2009. Both sit near 79% positive on Steam (MDK: 192 reviews, MDK 2: 129). 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 MDK 2
Choose MDK 2 if it matches what drew you to this matchup. MDK 2 launched in 2009.
Both MDK and MDK 2 sit in Action on Steam, so either pick lands in the same broad neighborhood. Steam reviews are nearly tied (78.6% vs 79.1% positive), so genre fit is the cleanest tiebreaker — scroll the table for the feature-by-feature view.
Side-by-side comparison
 MDK |  MDK 2 | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2009 | 2009 |
| Genres | Action | Action |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Deck Playable | Unrated |
| Price | 14.99 USD | 14.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 78.6% positive (192 reviews) | 79.1% positive (129 reviews) |
| Multiplayer | Single-player only | Single-player only |
| Developers | Shiny Entertainment | BioWare Corporation |
Side by side
- Both are Action games on Steam.
- Both released in 2009.
- Both sit near 79% positive on Steam (MDK: 192 reviews, MDK 2: 129).
- MDK 2 is currently ~0% cheaper on Steam than MDK (14.99 USD vs. 14.99 USD).
- MDK is Deck Playable on Steam Deck; MDK 2 has no Deck rating yet.
MDK vs MDK 2 — FAQ
- Which is better, MDK or MDK 2?
- On Steam reviews the two are nearly tied: MDK sits at 78.6% positive (192 reviews), MDK 2 at 79.1% (129). The choice usually comes down to genre fit and the platform features each one supports — see the comparison table above.
- Are MDK and MDK 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.
- Does MDK run on Steam Deck?
- Yes — MDK is rated Deck Playable by Valve. MDK 2 doesn't have a Deck rating yet, so its Deck behaviour is currently unverified.