Choose Just Cause 2
Choose Just Cause 2 if it's Steam Deck Verified, so handheld play works out of the box. 18,875 Steam reviews back the pick.
Just Cause 2 vs Destructions
Just Cause 2 and Destructions both land in Action, Adventure 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, Adventure on Steam. Just Cause 2 (2010) is 8 years older than Destructions (2018). Destructions is currently ~87% cheaper on Steam than Just Cause 2 (1.99 USD vs. 14.99 USD). 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 Destructions
Choose Destructions if you want an Indie and Casual experience. On Steam, it's currently about 87% cheaper on the Steam Store. Destructions launched in 2018.
Both Just Cause 2 and Destructions sit in Action and Adventure 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
 Just Cause 2 |  Destructions | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2010 | 2018 |
| Genres | Action, Adventure | Action, Indie, Adventure, Casual |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Deck Verified | Unrated |
| Price | 14.99 USD | 1.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 91.4% positive (18,875 reviews) | 6 reviews |
| Multiplayer | Single-player only | Single-player only |
| Developers | Avalanche Studios | LUXO Interactive |
Side by side
- Both share Action, Adventure on Steam.
- Just Cause 2 (2010) is 8 years older than Destructions (2018).
- Destructions is currently ~87% cheaper on Steam than Just Cause 2 (1.99 USD vs. 14.99 USD).
- Just Cause 2 is Deck Verified on Steam Deck; Destructions has no Deck rating yet.
Just Cause 2 vs Destructions — FAQ
- Should I play Just Cause 2 or Destructions first?
- If you want chronology, Just Cause 2 (2010) came out before Destructions (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 Just Cause 2 and Destructions similar?
- They overlap on Action, Adventure 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 Just Cause 2 run on Steam Deck?
- Yes — Just Cause 2 is rated Deck Verified by Valve. Destructions doesn't have a Deck rating yet, so its Deck behaviour is currently unverified.