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The Evil Within 2 vs Scary defense

The Evil Within 2 and Scary defense 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 1 year older than Scary defense (2018). The Evil Within 2 scores higher on Steam reviews (90.7% positive) than Scary defense (76.5% 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 an Adventure game with Stereo Sound, Surround Sound, and Adjustable Difficulty. On Steam, it's Steam Deck Verified, so handheld play works out of the box. 5,997 Steam reviews back the pick.

Choose Scary defense

Choose Scary defense if you want a Strategy, Indie, and Casual experience. On Steam, it's currently about 75% cheaper on the Steam Store. Scary defense launched in 2018.

Both The Evil Within 2 and Scary defense sit in Action 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 Scary defense — Steam metadata comparison
The Evil Within 2 — Steam game coverThe Evil Within 2Scary defense — Steam game coverScary defense
Released20172018
GenresAction, AdventureAction, Strategy, Indie, Casual
PlatformsWindowsWindows
Steam DeckDeck VerifiedUnrated
Price39.99 USD9.99 USD
Steam reviews90.7% positive (5,997 reviews)76.5% positive (17 reviews)
MultiplayerSingle-player onlySingle-player only
DevelopersTango GameworksWhackAKey Games

Side by side

The Evil Within 2 vs Scary defense — FAQ

Should I play The Evil Within 2 or Scary defense first?
If you want chronology, The Evil Within 2 (2017) came out before Scary defense (2018). 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 Scary defense 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.
Does The Evil Within 2 run on Steam Deck?
Yes — The Evil Within 2 is rated Deck Verified by Valve. Scary defense doesn't have a Deck rating yet, so its Deck behaviour is currently unverified.
The Evil Within 2 vs Scary defense — Verdict (2026) · imho.run