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The Evil Within 2 vs Aeternum Infecti

The Evil Within 2 and Aeternum Infecti both land in Action, Adventure 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, Adventure on Steam. The Evil Within 2 (2017) is 9 years older than Aeternum Infecti (2026). The Evil Within 2 scores higher on Steam reviews (90.7% positive) than Aeternum Infecti (45.5% 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 The Evil Within 2

Choose The Evil Within 2 if you want the Stereo Sound, Surround Sound, and Adjustable Difficulty side of the pairing. On Steam, it's Steam Deck Verified, so handheld play works out of the box. 5,997 Steam reviews back the pick.

Choose Aeternum Infecti

Choose Aeternum Infecti if you want an Early Access game with VR Supported. On Steam, it's currently about 55% cheaper on the Steam Store. Aeternum Infecti launched in 2026.

Both The Evil Within 2 and Aeternum Infecti sit in Action and Adventure on Steam, 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 vs Aeternum Infecti — Steam metadata comparison
The Evil Within 2 — Steam game coverThe Evil Within 2Aeternum Infecti — Steam game coverAeternum Infecti
Released20172026
GenresAction, AdventureAction, Adventure, Early Access
PlatformsWindowsWindows
Steam DeckDeck VerifiedUnrated
Price39.99 USD17.99 USD
Steam reviews90.7% positive (5,997 reviews)45.5% positive (11 reviews)
MultiplayerSingle-player onlySingle-player only
DevelopersTango GameworksBeyonDivision Studios

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The Evil Within 2 vs Aeternum Infecti — FAQ

Should I play The Evil Within 2 or Aeternum Infecti first?
If you want chronology, The Evil Within 2 (2017) came out before Aeternum Infecti (2026). 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 Aeternum Infecti similar?
They overlap on Action, Adventure 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 The Evil Within 2 run on Steam Deck?
Yes — The Evil Within 2 is rated Deck Verified by Valve. Aeternum Infecti doesn't have a Deck rating yet, so its Deck behaviour is currently unverified.
The Evil Within 2 vs Aeternum Infecti — Verdict (2026) · imho.run