Choose Beat Hazard 2
Choose Beat Hazard 2 if you want a Casual game with Shared/Split Screen PvP, PvP, and VR Supported. Beat Hazard 2 launched in 2019.
Beat Hazard 2 vs Bass Invaders
Beat Hazard 2 and Bass Invaders 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. Beat Hazard 2 (2019) is 5 years older than Bass Invaders (2024). Bass Invaders is currently ~21% cheaper on Steam than Beat Hazard 2 (14.99 USD vs. 18.99 USD). 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 Bass Invaders
Choose Bass Invaders if you want the Adjustable Text Size and Color Alternatives side of the pairing. On Steam, it's currently about 21% cheaper on the Steam Store. Bass Invaders launched in 2024.
Both Beat Hazard 2 and Bass Invaders sit in Action and Indie on Steam and both list Multi-player, Shared/Split Screen, and Shared/Split Screen Co-op, 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
 Beat Hazard 2 |  Bass Invaders | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2019 | 2024 |
| Genres | Action, Indie, Casual | Action, Indie |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Deck Playable | Unrated |
| Price | 18.99 USD | 14.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 90.5% positive (755 reviews) | 6 reviews |
| Multiplayer | Multi-player, Shared/Split Screen Co-op, Co-op | Multi-player, Shared/Split Screen Co-op, Co-op |
| Developers | Cold Beam Games | Subtle Blend Software |
Side by side
- Both share Action, Indie on Steam.
- Beat Hazard 2 (2019) is 5 years older than Bass Invaders (2024).
- Bass Invaders is currently ~21% cheaper on Steam than Beat Hazard 2 (14.99 USD vs. 18.99 USD).
- Both support cooperative play.
- Beat Hazard 2 is Deck Playable on Steam Deck; Bass Invaders has no Deck rating yet.
Beat Hazard 2 vs Bass Invaders — FAQ
- Should I play Beat Hazard 2 or Bass Invaders first?
- If you want chronology, Beat Hazard 2 (2019) came out before Bass Invaders (2024). 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 Beat Hazard 2 and Bass Invaders 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.
- Do both Beat Hazard 2 and Bass Invaders have co-op?
- Yes — both list a co-op category on Steam. Specifics differ: Beat Hazard 2 ships Shared/Split Screen Co-op, Co-op; Bass Invaders ships Shared/Split Screen Co-op, Co-op.
- Does Beat Hazard 2 run on Steam Deck?
- Yes — Beat Hazard 2 is rated Deck Playable by Valve. Bass Invaders doesn't have a Deck rating yet, so its Deck behaviour is currently unverified.