Choose The Surge 2
Choose The Surge 2 if you want a RPG experience. On Steam, it's currently about 70% cheaper on the Steam Store. 3,133 Steam reviews back the pick.
The Surge 2 vs 2084
The Surge 2 and 2084 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. 2084 (2018) is 1 year older than The Surge 2 (2019). The Surge 2 scores higher on Steam reviews (80.2% positive) than 2084 (53.3% 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 2084
Choose 2084 if you want an Indie and Early Access game with Steam Leaderboards. 2084 launched in 2018.
Both The Surge 2 and 2084 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 |  2084 | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2019 | 2018 |
| Genres | Action, RPG | Action, Indie, Early Access |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Deck Verified | Unrated |
| Price | 2.99 USD | 9.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 80.2% positive (3,133 reviews) | 53.3% positive (75 reviews) |
| Multiplayer | Single-player only | Single-player only |
| Developers | Deck13 | Feardemic |
Side by side
- Both are Action games on Steam.
- 2084 (2018) is 1 year older than The Surge 2 (2019).
- The Surge 2 scores higher on Steam reviews (80.2% positive) than 2084 (53.3% positive).
- The Surge 2 is currently ~70% cheaper on Steam than 2084 (2.99 USD vs. 9.99 USD).
- The Surge 2 is Deck Verified on Steam Deck; 2084 has no Deck rating yet.
The Surge 2 vs 2084 — FAQ
- Should I play The Surge 2 or 2084 first?
- If you want chronology, 2084 (2018) came out before The Surge 2 (2019). 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 2084 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.
- Does The Surge 2 run on Steam Deck?
- Yes — The Surge 2 is rated Deck Verified by Valve. 2084 doesn't have a Deck rating yet, so its Deck behaviour is currently unverified.