Choose GUILTY GEAR Xrd REV 2
Choose GUILTY GEAR Xrd REV 2 if you want the Steam Leaderboards side of the pairing. On Steam, it carries the stronger Steam consensus at 95.9% positive across 4,595 reviews.
GUILTY GEAR Xrd REV 2 vs GUILTY GEAR
GUILTY GEAR Xrd REV 2 and GUILTY GEAR 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. GUILTY GEAR Xrd REV 2 (2016) is 3 years older than GUILTY GEAR (2019). GUILTY GEAR Xrd REV 2 scores higher on Steam reviews (95.9% positive) than GUILTY GEAR (79.7% 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 GUILTY GEAR
Choose GUILTY GEAR if it's currently about 67% cheaper on the Steam Store. GUILTY GEAR launched in 2019.
Both GUILTY GEAR Xrd REV 2 and GUILTY GEAR sit in Action on Steam and both list Multi-player, Shared/Split Screen, and Online PvP, 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
 GUILTY GEAR Xrd REV 2 |  GUILTY GEAR | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2016 | 2019 |
| Genres | Action | Action |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Deck Verified | Deck Playable |
| Price | 29.99 USD | 9.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 95.9% positive (4,595 reviews) | 79.7% positive (365 reviews) |
| Multiplayer | Multi-player | Multi-player |
| Developers | Arc System Works | Arc System Works |
Side by side
- Both are Action games on Steam.
- GUILTY GEAR Xrd REV 2 (2016) is 3 years older than GUILTY GEAR (2019).
- GUILTY GEAR Xrd REV 2 scores higher on Steam reviews (95.9% positive) than GUILTY GEAR (79.7% positive).
- GUILTY GEAR is currently ~67% cheaper on Steam than GUILTY GEAR Xrd REV 2 (9.99 USD vs. 29.99 USD).
- Steam Deck: GUILTY GEAR Xrd REV 2 is Deck Verified, GUILTY GEAR is Deck Playable.
GUILTY GEAR Xrd REV 2 vs GUILTY GEAR — FAQ
- Which is better, GUILTY GEAR Xrd REV 2 or GUILTY GEAR?
- On Steam reviews GUILTY GEAR Xrd REV 2 scores higher (95.9% positive) than GUILTY GEAR (79.7% positive). Both have enough reviews to trust the signal, so for players using reviews alone, GUILTY GEAR Xrd REV 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 GUILTY GEAR Xrd REV 2 or GUILTY GEAR first?
- If you want chronology, GUILTY GEAR Xrd REV 2 (2016) came out before GUILTY GEAR (2019). 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 GUILTY GEAR Xrd REV 2 and GUILTY GEAR 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.