Choose The Surge 2
Choose The Surge 2 if you want a RPG experience. 3,133 Steam reviews back the pick.
The Surge 2 vs Bounty Star
The Surge 2 and Bounty Star 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. The Surge 2 (2019) is 6 years older than Bounty Star (2025). The Surge 2 scores higher on Steam reviews (80.2% positive) than Bounty Star (72% 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 Bounty Star
Choose Bounty Star if you want an Adventure experience. On Steam, it's the newer release (2025) and ships with the modern feature baseline. Bounty Star launched in 2025.
Both The Surge 2 and Bounty Star 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
 The Surge 2 |  Bounty Star | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2019 | 2025 |
| Genres | Action, RPG | Action, Adventure |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Deck Verified | Deck Verified |
| Price | 29.99 USD | 24.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 80.2% positive (3,133 reviews) | 72% positive (93 reviews) |
| Multiplayer | Single-player only | Single-player only |
| Developers | Deck13 | DINOGOD |
Side by side
- Both are Action games on Steam.
- The Surge 2 (2019) is 6 years older than Bounty Star (2025).
- The Surge 2 scores higher on Steam reviews (80.2% positive) than Bounty Star (72% positive).
- Bounty Star is currently ~17% cheaper on Steam than The Surge 2 (24.99 USD vs. 29.99 USD).
- Both are Deck Verified.
The Surge 2 vs Bounty Star — FAQ
- Should I play The Surge 2 or Bounty Star first?
- If you want chronology, The Surge 2 (2019) came out before Bounty Star (2025). 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 Bounty Star 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 The Surge 2 and Bounty Star 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.