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.
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.