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Strangers of the Power vs Strangers of the Power 2

Strangers of the Power and Strangers of the Power 2 both land in Indie, RPG, Casual 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 Indie, RPG, Casual on Steam. Strangers of the Power (2017) is 1 year older than Strangers of the Power 2 (2018). Strangers of the Power 2 scores higher on Steam reviews (100% positive) than Strangers of the Power (76.5% 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 Strangers of the Power

Choose Strangers of the Power if you want the Custom Volume Controls, Stereo Sound, and Playable without Timed Input side of the pairing. On Steam, it's currently about 50% cheaper on the Steam Store. Strangers of the Power launched in 2017.

Choose Strangers of the Power 2

Choose Strangers of the Power 2 if you want the Multi-player, Shared/Split Screen, and Shared/Split Screen Co-op side of the pairing. On Steam, it has co-op, so you can bring a friend. Strangers of the Power 2 launched in 2018.

Both Strangers of the Power and Strangers of the Power 2 sit in Indie, RPG, and Casual 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

Strangers of the Power vs Strangers of the Power 2 — Steam metadata comparison
Strangers of the Power — Steam game coverStrangers of the PowerStrangers of the Power 2 — Steam game coverStrangers of the Power 2
Released20172018
GenresIndie, RPG, CasualIndie, RPG, Casual
PlatformsWindows, macOSWindows, macOS
Steam DeckUnratedUnrated
Price1.99 USD3.99 USD
Steam reviews76.5% positive (17 reviews)100% positive (18 reviews)
MultiplayerSingle-player onlyMulti-player, Shared/Split Screen Co-op, Co-op
DevelopersTuomo LaineTuomo Laine

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Strangers of the Power vs Strangers of the Power 2 — FAQ

Should I play Strangers of the Power or Strangers of the Power 2 first?
If you want chronology, Strangers of the Power (2017) came out before Strangers of the Power 2 (2018). 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 Strangers of the Power and Strangers of the Power 2 similar?
They overlap on Indie, RPG, Casual 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 Strangers of the Power have multiplayer like Strangers of the Power 2?
No. Strangers of the Power 2 supports multiplayer on Steam (Multi-player, Shared/Split Screen Co-op, Co-op), while Strangers of the Power is listed as single-player only.
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