Freedom Planet 2 vs Grapple Force Rena
Freedom Planet 2 and Grapple Force Rena 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. Grapple Force Rena (2018) is 4 years older than Freedom Planet 2 (2022). Freedom Planet 2 scores higher on Steam reviews (95.7% positive) than Grapple Force Rena (92.9% positive). No login or purchase needed — scroll for the full table, the verdict FAQ, and links to ranked similar games for both titles.
Side-by-side comparison
 Freedom Planet 2 |  Grapple Force Rena | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2022 | 2018 |
| Genres | Action, Indie, Adventure | Action, Indie |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows, Linux |
| Steam Deck | Deck Verified | Unrated |
| Price | 24.99 USD | 14.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 95.7% positive (1,118 reviews) | 92.9% positive (112 reviews) |
| Multiplayer | Single-player only | Single-player only |
| Developers | GalaxyTrail | Friend & Fairy |
Side by side
- Both share Action, Indie on Steam.
- Grapple Force Rena (2018) is 4 years older than Freedom Planet 2 (2022).
- Freedom Planet 2 scores higher on Steam reviews (95.7% positive) than Grapple Force Rena (92.9% positive).
- Grapple Force Rena is currently ~40% cheaper on Steam than Freedom Planet 2 (14.99 USD vs. 24.99 USD).
- Freedom Planet 2 is Deck Verified on Steam Deck; Grapple Force Rena has no Deck rating yet.
Freedom Planet 2 vs Grapple Force Rena — FAQ
- Which is better, Freedom Planet 2 or Grapple Force Rena?
- On Steam reviews Freedom Planet 2 scores higher (95.7% positive) than Grapple Force Rena (92.9% positive). Both have enough reviews to trust the signal, so for players using reviews alone, Freedom Planet 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 Freedom Planet 2 or Grapple Force Rena first?
- If you want chronology, Grapple Force Rena (2018) came out before Freedom Planet 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 Freedom Planet 2 and Grapple Force Rena 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.
- Does Freedom Planet 2 run on Steam Deck?
- Yes — Freedom Planet 2 is rated Deck Verified by Valve. Grapple Force Rena doesn't have a Deck rating yet, so its Deck behaviour is currently unverified.