Choose GoNNER
Choose GoNNER if you want the Steam Leaderboards side of the pairing. On Steam, it's currently about 23% cheaper on the Steam Store. GoNNER launched in 2016.
GoNNER vs GONNER2
GoNNER and GONNER2 both land in 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 are Indie games on Steam. GoNNER (2016) is 4 years older than GONNER2 (2020). GoNNER scores higher on Steam reviews (82.9% positive) than GONNER2 (66.7% 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 GONNER2
Choose GONNER2 if you want an Action game with Multi-player, Shared/Split Screen, and Shared/Split Screen PvP. On Steam, it's the newer release (2020) and ships with the modern feature baseline. GONNER2 launched in 2020.
Both GoNNER and GONNER2 sit in Indie 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
 GoNNER |  GONNER2 | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2016 | 2020 |
| Genres | Indie | Action, Indie |
| Platforms | Windows, macOS, Linux | Windows, macOS, Linux |
| Steam Deck | Deck Playable | Deck Verified |
| Price | 9.99 USD | 12.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 82.9% positive (468 reviews) | 66.7% positive (63 reviews) |
| Multiplayer | Single-player only | Multi-player, Shared/Split Screen Co-op, Co-op |
| Developers | Art in Heart | Art in Heart |
Side by side
- Both are Indie games on Steam.
- GoNNER (2016) is 4 years older than GONNER2 (2020).
- GoNNER scores higher on Steam reviews (82.9% positive) than GONNER2 (66.7% positive).
- GoNNER is currently ~23% cheaper on Steam than GONNER2 (9.99 USD vs. 12.99 USD).
- GONNER2 has co-op; GoNNER does not.
- Steam Deck: GoNNER is Deck Playable, GONNER2 is Deck Verified.
GoNNER vs GONNER2 — FAQ
- Should I play GoNNER or GONNER2 first?
- If you want chronology, GoNNER (2016) came out before GONNER2 (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 GoNNER and GONNER2 similar?
- They overlap on 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.
- Does GoNNER have multiplayer like GONNER2?
- No. GONNER2 supports multiplayer on Steam (Multi-player, Shared/Split Screen Co-op, Co-op), while GoNNER is listed as single-player only.