Choose Overcooked! 2
Choose Overcooked! 2 if you want the Online PvP, Shared/Split Screen PvP, and Online Co-op side of the pairing. On Steam, it's Steam Deck Verified, so handheld play works out of the box. 14,169 Steam reviews back the pick.
Overcooked! 2 vs The Artifactory
Overcooked! 2 and The Artifactory both land in Action, Indie, 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 Action, Indie, Casual on Steam. Overcooked! 2 (2018) is 8 years older than The Artifactory (2026). The Artifactory scores higher on Steam reviews (100% positive) than Overcooked! 2 (93.6% 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 The Artifactory
Choose The Artifactory if you want a Simulation game with Custom Volume Controls and Playable without Timed Input. On Steam, it's currently about 20% cheaper on the Steam Store. The Artifactory launched in 2026.
Both Overcooked! 2 and The Artifactory sit in Action, Indie, and Casual on Steam and both list Multi-player, Shared/Split Screen, and Shared/Split Screen Co-op, 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
 Overcooked! 2 |  The Artifactory | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2018 | 2026 |
| Genres | Action, Indie, Casual | Action, Indie, Simulation, Casual |
| Platforms | Windows, macOS, Linux | Windows, macOS |
| Steam Deck | Deck Verified | Deck Playable |
| Price | 24.99 USD | 19.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 93.6% positive (14,169 reviews) | 100% positive (13 reviews) |
| Multiplayer | Multi-player, Online Co-op, Shared/Split Screen Co-op | Multi-player, Shared/Split Screen Co-op, Co-op |
| Developers | Ghost Town Games Ltd., Team17 | Berries Studios |
Side by side
- Both share Action, Indie, Casual on Steam.
- Overcooked! 2 (2018) is 8 years older than The Artifactory (2026).
- The Artifactory scores higher on Steam reviews (100% positive) than Overcooked! 2 (93.6% positive).
- The Artifactory is currently ~20% cheaper on Steam than Overcooked! 2 (19.99 USD vs. 24.99 USD).
- Both support cooperative play.
- Steam Deck: Overcooked! 2 is Deck Verified, The Artifactory is Deck Playable.
Overcooked! 2 vs The Artifactory — FAQ
- Should I play Overcooked! 2 or The Artifactory first?
- If you want chronology, Overcooked! 2 (2018) came out before The Artifactory (2026). 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 Overcooked! 2 and The Artifactory similar?
- They overlap on Action, Indie, 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.
- Do both Overcooked! 2 and The Artifactory have co-op?
- Yes — both list a co-op category on Steam. Specifics differ: Overcooked! 2 ships Online Co-op, Shared/Split Screen Co-op; The Artifactory ships Shared/Split Screen Co-op, Co-op.