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Pixel Gladiator vs IZBOT 2

Pixel Gladiator and IZBOT 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. Pixel Gladiator (2017) is 5 years older than IZBOT 2 (2022). IZBOT 2 scores higher on Steam reviews (96.7% positive) than Pixel Gladiator (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 Pixel Gladiator

Choose Pixel Gladiator if it matches what drew you to this matchup. Pixel Gladiator launched in 2017.

Choose IZBOT 2

Choose IZBOT 2 if it's currently about 76% cheaper on the Steam Store. IZBOT 2 launched in 2022.

Both Pixel Gladiator and IZBOT 2 sit in Action and Indie on Steam and both list 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

Pixel Gladiator vs IZBOT 2 — Steam metadata comparison
Pixel Gladiator — Steam game coverPixel GladiatorIZBOT 2 — Steam game coverIZBOT 2
Released20172022
GenresAction, IndieAction, Indie
PlatformsWindowsWindows
Steam DeckUnratedUnrated
Price4.99 USD1.19 USD
Steam reviews79.7% positive (128 reviews)96.7% positive (30 reviews)
MultiplayerSingle-player onlySingle-player only
DevelopersFlying Islands TeamRuxar

Side by side

Pixel Gladiator vs IZBOT 2 — FAQ

Should I play Pixel Gladiator or IZBOT 2 first?
If you want chronology, Pixel Gladiator (2017) came out before IZBOT 2 (2022). 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 Pixel Gladiator and IZBOT 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.
Pixel Gladiator vs IZBOT 2 — Verdict (2026) · imho.run