Choose The Surge 2
Choose The Surge 2 if it carries the stronger Steam consensus at 80.2% positive across 3,133 reviews.
The Surge 2 vs Mortal Shell
The Surge 2 and Mortal Shell both land in Action, RPG 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, RPG on Steam. The Surge 2 (2019) is 2 years older than Mortal Shell (2021). The Surge 2 scores higher on Steam reviews (80.2% positive) than Mortal Shell (69.7% 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 Mortal Shell
Choose Mortal Shell if it matches what drew you to this matchup. 3,923 Steam reviews back the pick.
Both The Surge 2 and Mortal Shell sit in Action and RPG 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 Surge 2 |  Mortal Shell | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2019 | 2021 |
| Genres | Action, RPG | Action, RPG |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Deck Verified | Deck Verified |
| Price | 29.99 USD | 29.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 80.2% positive (3,133 reviews) | 69.7% positive (3,923 reviews) |
| Multiplayer | Single-player only | Single-player only |
| Developers | Deck13 | Cold Symmetry |
Side by side
- Both share Action, RPG on Steam.
- The Surge 2 (2019) is 2 years older than Mortal Shell (2021).
- The Surge 2 scores higher on Steam reviews (80.2% positive) than Mortal Shell (69.7% positive).
- Mortal Shell is currently ~0% cheaper on Steam than The Surge 2 (29.99 USD vs. 29.99 USD).
- Both are Deck Verified.
The Surge 2 vs Mortal Shell — FAQ
- Which is better, The Surge 2 or Mortal Shell?
- On Steam reviews The Surge 2 scores higher (80.2% positive) than Mortal Shell (69.7% positive). Both have enough reviews to trust the signal, so for players using reviews alone, The Surge 2 is the safer pick. Genre fit still matters — check the side-by-side table for the categories each game lands in.
- Should I play The Surge 2 or Mortal Shell first?
- If you want chronology, The Surge 2 (2019) came out before Mortal Shell (2021). 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 Surge 2 and Mortal Shell similar?
- They overlap on Action, RPG 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 The Surge 2 and Mortal Shell 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.