Choose HELLDIVERS™ 2
Choose HELLDIVERS™ 2 if you want the Adjustable Text Size, Subtitle Options, and Color Alternatives side of the pairing. 622,369 Steam reviews back the pick.
HELLDIVERS™ 2 vs POLARIS™
HELLDIVERS™ 2 and POLARIS™ 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. HELLDIVERS™ 2 (2024) is 1 year older than POLARIS™ (2025). HELLDIVERS™ 2 scores higher on Steam reviews (81.2% positive) than POLARIS™ (69.2% 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 POLARIS™
Choose POLARIS™ if you want an Adventure experience. On Steam, it's currently about 50% cheaper on the Steam Store. POLARIS™ launched in 2025.
Both HELLDIVERS™ 2 and POLARIS™ sit in Action on Steam and both list Multi-player, Online Co-op, and Camera Comfort, 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
 HELLDIVERS™ 2 |  POLARIS™ | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2024 | 2025 |
| Genres | Action | Action, Adventure |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Deck Playable | Unrated |
| Price | 39.99 USD | 19.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 81.2% positive (622,369 reviews) | 69.2% positive (26 reviews) |
| Multiplayer | Multi-player, Online Co-op, Co-op | Multi-player, Online Co-op, Co-op |
| Developers | Arrowhead Game Studios | POLARIS™ Team, Variable State |
Side by side
- Both are Action games on Steam.
- HELLDIVERS™ 2 (2024) is 1 year older than POLARIS™ (2025).
- HELLDIVERS™ 2 scores higher on Steam reviews (81.2% positive) than POLARIS™ (69.2% positive).
- POLARIS™ is currently ~50% cheaper on Steam than HELLDIVERS™ 2 (19.99 USD vs. 39.99 USD).
- Both support cooperative play.
- HELLDIVERS™ 2 is Deck Playable on Steam Deck; POLARIS™ has no Deck rating yet.
HELLDIVERS™ 2 vs POLARIS™ — FAQ
- Should I play HELLDIVERS™ 2 or POLARIS™ first?
- If you want chronology, HELLDIVERS™ 2 (2024) came out before POLARIS™ (2025). 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 HELLDIVERS™ 2 and POLARIS™ 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.
- Do both HELLDIVERS™ 2 and POLARIS™ have co-op?
- Yes — both list a co-op category on Steam. Specifics differ: HELLDIVERS™ 2 ships Online Co-op, Co-op; POLARIS™ ships Online Co-op, Co-op.
- Does HELLDIVERS™ 2 run on Steam Deck?
- Yes — HELLDIVERS™ 2 is rated Deck Playable by Valve. POLARIS™ doesn't have a Deck rating yet, so its Deck behaviour is currently unverified.