Choose Wolfenstein II: The New Colossus
Choose Wolfenstein II: The New Colossus if you want the Color Alternatives, Stereo Sound, and Surround Sound side of the pairing. 17,281 Steam reviews back the pick.
Wolfenstein II: The New Colossus vs High On Life
Wolfenstein II: The New Colossus and High On Life 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. Wolfenstein II: The New Colossus (2017) is 5 years older than High On Life (2022). High On Life scores higher on Steam reviews (89.7% positive) than Wolfenstein II: The New Colossus (78.1% 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 High On Life
Choose High On Life if you want an Adventure experience. On Steam, it carries the stronger Steam consensus at 89.7% positive across 13,713 reviews.
Both Wolfenstein II: The New Colossus and High On Life 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
 Wolfenstein II: The New Colossus |  High On Life | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2017 | 2022 |
| Genres | Action | Action, Adventure |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Deck Verified | Deck Verified |
| Price | 39.99 USD | 39.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 78.1% positive (17,281 reviews) | 89.7% positive (13,713 reviews) |
| Multiplayer | Single-player only | Single-player only |
| Developers | MachineGames | Squanch Games, Inc. |
Side by side
- Both are Action games on Steam.
- Wolfenstein II: The New Colossus (2017) is 5 years older than High On Life (2022).
- High On Life scores higher on Steam reviews (89.7% positive) than Wolfenstein II: The New Colossus (78.1% positive).
- High On Life is currently ~0% cheaper on Steam than Wolfenstein II: The New Colossus (39.99 USD vs. 39.99 USD).
- Both are Deck Verified.
Wolfenstein II: The New Colossus vs High On Life — FAQ
- Which is better, Wolfenstein II: The New Colossus or High On Life?
- On Steam reviews High On Life scores higher (89.7% positive) than Wolfenstein II: The New Colossus (78.1% positive). Both have enough reviews to trust the signal, so for players using reviews alone, High On Life is the safer pick. Genre fit still matters — check the side-by-side table for the categories each game lands in.
- Should I play Wolfenstein II: The New Colossus or High On Life first?
- If you want chronology, Wolfenstein II: The New Colossus (2017) came out before High On Life (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 Wolfenstein II: The New Colossus and High On Life 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.
- Do Wolfenstein II: The New Colossus and High On Life both run on Steam Deck?
- Yes — both are Steam Deck Verified, meaning Valve confirms they run with full controller support, legible text, and default settings out of the box.