Choose Dishonored 2
Choose Dishonored 2 if you want the Playable without Timed Input and Adjustable Difficulty side of the pairing. On Steam, it carries the stronger Steam consensus at 88.2% positive across 19,365 reviews.
Dishonored 2 vs DEATHLOOP
Dishonored 2 and DEATHLOOP 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. Dishonored 2 (2016) is 5 years older than DEATHLOOP (2021). Dishonored 2 scores higher on Steam reviews (88.2% positive) than DEATHLOOP (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 DEATHLOOP
Choose DEATHLOOP if you want the Multi-player, Online PvP, and PvP side of the pairing. On Steam, it's the newer release (2021) and ships with the modern feature baseline. 12,098 Steam reviews back the pick.
Both Dishonored 2 and DEATHLOOP sit in Action on Steam and both list Color Alternatives, Stereo Sound, and Surround Sound, 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
 Dishonored 2 |  DEATHLOOP | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2016 | 2021 |
| Genres | Action | Action |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Deck Playable | Deck Verified |
| Price | 29.99 USD | 59.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 88.2% positive (19,365 reviews) | 76.6% positive (12,098 reviews) |
| Multiplayer | Single-player only | Multi-player |
| Developers | Arkane Studios | Arkane Studios |
Side by side
- Both are Action games on Steam.
- Dishonored 2 (2016) is 5 years older than DEATHLOOP (2021).
- Dishonored 2 scores higher on Steam reviews (88.2% positive) than DEATHLOOP (76.6% positive).
- Dishonored 2 is currently ~50% cheaper on Steam than DEATHLOOP (29.99 USD vs. 59.99 USD).
- Steam Deck: Dishonored 2 is Deck Playable, DEATHLOOP is Deck Verified.
Dishonored 2 vs DEATHLOOP — FAQ
- Which is better, Dishonored 2 or DEATHLOOP?
- On Steam reviews Dishonored 2 scores higher (88.2% positive) than DEATHLOOP (76.6% positive). Both have enough reviews to trust the signal, so for players using reviews alone, Dishonored 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 Dishonored 2 or DEATHLOOP first?
- If you want chronology, Dishonored 2 (2016) came out before DEATHLOOP (2021). 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 Dishonored 2 and DEATHLOOP 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 Dishonored 2 have multiplayer like DEATHLOOP?
- No. DEATHLOOP supports multiplayer on Steam (Multi-player), while Dishonored 2 is listed as single-player only.