Choose Angry Video Game Nerd II: ASSimilation
Choose Angry Video Game Nerd II: ASSimilation if you want an Indie experience. On Steam, it's currently about 50% cheaper on the Steam Store. Angry Video Game Nerd II: ASSimilation launched in 2016.
Angry Video Game Nerd II: ASSimilation vs Angry Video Game Nerd I & II Deluxe
Angry Video Game Nerd II: ASSimilation and Angry Video Game Nerd I & II Deluxe both land in Action, Adventure 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, Adventure on Steam. Angry Video Game Nerd II: ASSimilation (2016) is 4 years older than Angry Video Game Nerd I & II Deluxe (2020). Angry Video Game Nerd I & II Deluxe scores higher on Steam reviews (95.7% positive) than Angry Video Game Nerd II: ASSimilation (92.8% 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 Angry Video Game Nerd I & II Deluxe
Choose Angry Video Game Nerd I & II Deluxe if it carries the stronger Steam consensus at 95.7% positive across 540 reviews.
Both Angry Video Game Nerd II: ASSimilation and Angry Video Game Nerd I & II Deluxe sit in Action and Adventure 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
 Angry Video Game Nerd II: ASSimilation |  Angry Video Game Nerd I & II Deluxe | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2016 | 2020 |
| Genres | Action, Indie, Adventure | Action, Adventure |
| Platforms | Windows, macOS, Linux | Windows, macOS, Linux |
| Steam Deck | Deck Playable | Deck Verified |
| Price | 4.99 USD | 9.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 92.8% positive (503 reviews) | 95.7% positive (540 reviews) |
| Multiplayer | Single-player only | Single-player only |
| Developers | FreakZone Games | FreakZone Games |
Side by side
- Both share Action, Adventure on Steam.
- Angry Video Game Nerd II: ASSimilation (2016) is 4 years older than Angry Video Game Nerd I & II Deluxe (2020).
- Angry Video Game Nerd I & II Deluxe scores higher on Steam reviews (95.7% positive) than Angry Video Game Nerd II: ASSimilation (92.8% positive).
- Angry Video Game Nerd II: ASSimilation is currently ~50% cheaper on Steam than Angry Video Game Nerd I & II Deluxe (4.99 USD vs. 9.99 USD).
- Steam Deck: Angry Video Game Nerd II: ASSimilation is Deck Playable, Angry Video Game Nerd I & II Deluxe is Deck Verified.
Angry Video Game Nerd II: ASSimilation vs Angry Video Game Nerd I & II Deluxe — FAQ
- Which is better, Angry Video Game Nerd II: ASSimilation or Angry Video Game Nerd I & II Deluxe?
- On Steam reviews Angry Video Game Nerd I & II Deluxe scores higher (95.7% positive) than Angry Video Game Nerd II: ASSimilation (92.8% positive). Both have enough reviews to trust the signal, so for players using reviews alone, Angry Video Game Nerd I & II Deluxe is the safer pick. Genre fit still matters — check the side-by-side table for the categories each game lands in.
- Should I play Angry Video Game Nerd II: ASSimilation or Angry Video Game Nerd I & II Deluxe first?
- If you want chronology, Angry Video Game Nerd II: ASSimilation (2016) came out before Angry Video Game Nerd I & II Deluxe (2020). 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 Angry Video Game Nerd II: ASSimilation and Angry Video Game Nerd I & II Deluxe similar?
- They overlap on Action, Adventure 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.