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Shaolin vs Wutang vs Shaolin vs Wutang 2

Shaolin vs Wutang and Shaolin vs Wutang 2 both land in Action, 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 Action, Indie on Steam. Shaolin vs Wutang (2018) is 5 years older than Shaolin vs Wutang 2 (2023). Shaolin vs Wutang scores higher on Steam reviews (94.1% positive) than Shaolin vs Wutang 2 (88.5% 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 Shaolin vs Wutang

Choose Shaolin vs Wutang if you want a Casual experience. On Steam, it carries the stronger Steam consensus at 94.1% positive across 441 reviews.

Choose Shaolin vs Wutang 2

Choose Shaolin vs Wutang 2 if you want the Shared/Split Screen PvP and PvP side of the pairing. On Steam, it's the newer release (2023) and ships with the modern feature baseline. Shaolin vs Wutang 2 launched in 2023.

Both Shaolin vs Wutang and Shaolin vs Wutang 2 sit in Action and Indie on Steam and both list Multi-player, Shared/Split Screen, and Steam Leaderboards, 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

Shaolin vs Wutang vs Shaolin vs Wutang 2 — Steam metadata comparison
Shaolin vs Wutang — Steam game coverShaolin vs WutangShaolin vs Wutang 2 — Steam game coverShaolin vs Wutang 2
Released20182023
GenresAction, Indie, CasualAction, Indie
PlatformsWindowsWindows
Steam DeckDeck VerifiedDeck Verified
Price9.99 USD14.99 USD
Steam reviews94.1% positive (441 reviews)88.5% positive (260 reviews)
MultiplayerMulti-playerMulti-player
DevelopersJ.BowmanJ.Bowman

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Shaolin vs Wutang vs Shaolin vs Wutang 2 — FAQ

Which is better, Shaolin vs Wutang or Shaolin vs Wutang 2?
On Steam reviews Shaolin vs Wutang scores higher (94.1% positive) than Shaolin vs Wutang 2 (88.5% positive). Both have enough reviews to trust the signal, so for players using reviews alone, Shaolin vs Wutang is the safer pick. Genre fit still matters — check the side-by-side table for the categories each game lands in.
Should I play Shaolin vs Wutang or Shaolin vs Wutang 2 first?
If you want chronology, Shaolin vs Wutang (2018) came out before Shaolin vs Wutang 2 (2023). 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 Shaolin vs Wutang and Shaolin vs Wutang 2 similar?
They overlap on Action, 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.
Do Shaolin vs Wutang and Shaolin vs Wutang 2 both run on Steam Deck?
Yes — both are Steam Deck Verified, meaning Valve confirms they run with full controller support, legible text, and default settings out of the box.
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