Choose HUNTDOWN
Choose HUNTDOWN if you want the Multi-player, Shared/Split Screen, and Shared/Split Screen Co-op side of the pairing. On Steam, it's Steam Deck Verified, so handheld play works out of the box. 1,947 Steam reviews back the pick.
HUNTDOWN vs IZBOT 2
HUNTDOWN 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. HUNTDOWN (2021) is 1 year older than IZBOT 2 (2022). IZBOT 2 scores higher on Steam reviews (96.7% positive) than HUNTDOWN (94.7% 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 IZBOT 2
Choose IZBOT 2 if it's currently about 70% cheaper on the Steam Store. IZBOT 2 launched in 2022.
Both HUNTDOWN 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
 HUNTDOWN |  IZBOT 2 | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2021 | 2022 |
| Genres | Action, Indie | Action, Indie |
| Platforms | Windows, macOS, Linux | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Deck Verified | Unrated |
| Price | 3.99 USD | 1.19 USD |
| Steam reviews | 94.7% positive (1,947 reviews) | 96.7% positive (30 reviews) |
| Multiplayer | Multi-player, Shared/Split Screen Co-op, Co-op | Single-player only |
| Developers | Easy Trigger Games | Ruxar |
Side by side
- Both share Action, Indie on Steam.
- HUNTDOWN (2021) is 1 year older than IZBOT 2 (2022).
- IZBOT 2 scores higher on Steam reviews (96.7% positive) than HUNTDOWN (94.7% positive).
- IZBOT 2 is currently ~70% cheaper on Steam than HUNTDOWN (1.19 USD vs. 3.99 USD).
- HUNTDOWN has co-op; IZBOT 2 does not.
- HUNTDOWN is Deck Verified on Steam Deck; IZBOT 2 has no Deck rating yet.
HUNTDOWN vs IZBOT 2 — FAQ
- Should I play HUNTDOWN or IZBOT 2 first?
- If you want chronology, HUNTDOWN (2021) 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 HUNTDOWN 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.
- Does IZBOT 2 have multiplayer like HUNTDOWN?
- No. HUNTDOWN supports multiplayer on Steam (Multi-player, Shared/Split Screen Co-op, Co-op), while IZBOT 2 is listed as single-player only.
- Does HUNTDOWN run on Steam Deck?
- Yes — HUNTDOWN is rated Deck Verified by Valve. IZBOT 2 doesn't have a Deck rating yet, so its Deck behaviour is currently unverified.