Choose The Escapists 2
Choose The Escapists 2 if you want an Indie game with Shared/Split Screen, Steam Leaderboards, and Online PvP. On Steam, it has co-op, so you can bring a friend. 11,196 Steam reviews back the pick.
The Escapists 2 vs ALVAROK
The Escapists 2 and ALVAROK both land in Strategy, Simulation 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 Strategy, Simulation on Steam. Both released in 2017. ALVAROK is currently ~85% cheaper on Steam than The Escapists 2 (2.99 USD vs. 19.99 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 ALVAROK
Choose ALVAROK if it's currently about 85% cheaper on the Steam Store. ALVAROK launched in 2017.
Both The Escapists 2 and ALVAROK sit in Strategy and Simulation on Steam and both list Multi-player, Shared/Split Screen PvP, and PvP, 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 Escapists 2 |  ALVAROK | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2017 | 2017 |
| Genres | Strategy, Indie, Simulation | Strategy, Simulation |
| Platforms | Windows, macOS, Linux | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Deck Playable | Unrated |
| Price | 19.99 USD | 2.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 91% positive (11,196 reviews) | 1 reviews |
| Multiplayer | Multi-player, Online Co-op, Shared/Split Screen Co-op | Multi-player |
| Developers | Team17, Mouldy Toof Studios | StudioGIW |
Side by side
- Both share Strategy, Simulation on Steam.
- Both released in 2017.
- ALVAROK is currently ~85% cheaper on Steam than The Escapists 2 (2.99 USD vs. 19.99 USD).
- The Escapists 2 has co-op; ALVAROK does not.
- The Escapists 2 is Deck Playable on Steam Deck; ALVAROK has no Deck rating yet.
The Escapists 2 vs ALVAROK — FAQ
- Are The Escapists 2 and ALVAROK similar?
- They overlap on Strategy, Simulation 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 Escapists 2 run on Steam Deck?
- Yes — The Escapists 2 is rated Deck Playable by Valve. ALVAROK doesn't have a Deck rating yet, so its Deck behaviour is currently unverified.