Choose Boogeyman
Choose Boogeyman if you want an Action experience. Boogeyman launched in 2015.
Boogeyman vs Boogeyman 2
Boogeyman and Boogeyman 2 both land in Strategy, Indie 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 Strategy, Indie on Steam. Boogeyman (2015) is 2 years older than Boogeyman 2 (2017). Boogeyman 2 scores higher on Steam reviews (81.8% positive) than Boogeyman (79.5% 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 Boogeyman 2
Choose Boogeyman 2 if it carries the stronger Steam consensus at 81.8% positive across 170 reviews.
Both Boogeyman and Boogeyman 2 sit in Strategy and Indie on Steam and both list VR Supported, 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
 Boogeyman |  Boogeyman 2 | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2015 | 2017 |
| Genres | Action, Strategy, Indie | Strategy, Indie |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Unrated | Unrated |
| Price | 4.99 USD | 4.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 79.5% positive (297 reviews) | 81.8% positive (170 reviews) |
| Multiplayer | Single-player only | Single-player only |
| Developers | Clockwork Wolf | Clockwork Wolf |
Side by side
- Both share Strategy, Indie on Steam.
- Boogeyman (2015) is 2 years older than Boogeyman 2 (2017).
- Boogeyman 2 scores higher on Steam reviews (81.8% positive) than Boogeyman (79.5% positive).
- Boogeyman 2 is currently ~0% cheaper on Steam than Boogeyman (4.99 USD vs. 4.99 USD).
Boogeyman vs Boogeyman 2 — FAQ
- Which is better, Boogeyman or Boogeyman 2?
- On Steam reviews Boogeyman 2 scores higher (81.8% positive) than Boogeyman (79.5% positive). Both have enough reviews to trust the signal, so for players using reviews alone, Boogeyman 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 Boogeyman or Boogeyman 2 first?
- If you want chronology, Boogeyman (2015) came out before Boogeyman 2 (2017). 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 Boogeyman and Boogeyman 2 similar?
- They overlap on Strategy, Indie 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.