Choose The Evil Within 2
Choose The Evil Within 2 if you want an Adventure game with Surround Sound. On Steam, it's Steam Deck Verified, so handheld play works out of the box. 5,997 Steam reviews back the pick.
The Evil Within 2 vs Netbreak
The Evil Within 2 and Netbreak 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. The Evil Within 2 (2017) is 8 years older than Netbreak (2025). The Evil Within 2 scores higher on Steam reviews (90.7% positive) than Netbreak (71.9% 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 Netbreak
Choose Netbreak if you want an Indie and Simulation game with Keyboard Only Option and Mouse Only Option. On Steam, it's currently about 85% cheaper on the Steam Store. Netbreak launched in 2025.
Both The Evil Within 2 and Netbreak sit in Action on Steam and both list Stereo Sound and Adjustable Difficulty, 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
 The Evil Within 2 |  Netbreak | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2017 | 2025 |
| Genres | Action, Adventure | Action, Indie, Simulation |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Deck Verified | Deck Playable |
| Price | 39.99 USD | 5.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 90.7% positive (5,997 reviews) | 71.9% positive (32 reviews) |
| Multiplayer | Single-player only | Single-player only |
| Developers | Tango Gameworks | Tarba Paul Cornel |
Side by side
- Both are Action games on Steam.
- The Evil Within 2 (2017) is 8 years older than Netbreak (2025).
- The Evil Within 2 scores higher on Steam reviews (90.7% positive) than Netbreak (71.9% positive).
- Netbreak is currently ~85% cheaper on Steam than The Evil Within 2 (5.99 USD vs. 39.99 USD).
- Steam Deck: The Evil Within 2 is Deck Verified, Netbreak is Deck Playable.
The Evil Within 2 vs Netbreak — FAQ
- Should I play The Evil Within 2 or Netbreak first?
- If you want chronology, The Evil Within 2 (2017) came out before Netbreak (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 The Evil Within 2 and Netbreak 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.