Choose The Talos Principle 2
Choose The Talos Principle 2 if you want the HDR available side of the pairing. On Steam, it's Steam Deck Verified, so handheld play works out of the box. 8,242 Steam reviews back the pick.
The Talos Principle 2 vs Vesper: Zero Light Edition
The Talos Principle 2 and Vesper: Zero Light Edition 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. Vesper: Zero Light Edition (2021) is 2 years older than The Talos Principle 2 (2023). The Talos Principle 2 scores higher on Steam reviews (94.7% positive) than Vesper: Zero Light Edition (69.6% 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 Vesper: Zero Light Edition
Choose Vesper: Zero Light Edition if you want an Indie and Casual experience. On Steam, it's currently about 67% cheaper on the Steam Store. Vesper: Zero Light Edition launched in 2021.
Both The Talos Principle 2 and Vesper: Zero Light Edition 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
 The Talos Principle 2 |  Vesper: Zero Light Edition | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2023 | 2021 |
| Genres | Action, Adventure | Action, Indie, Adventure, Casual |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Deck Verified | Deck Playable |
| Price | 29.99 USD | 9.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 94.7% positive (8,242 reviews) | 69.6% positive (23 reviews) |
| Multiplayer | Single-player only | Single-player only |
| Developers | Croteam | Cordens Interactive |
Side by side
- Both share Action, Adventure on Steam.
- Vesper: Zero Light Edition (2021) is 2 years older than The Talos Principle 2 (2023).
- The Talos Principle 2 scores higher on Steam reviews (94.7% positive) than Vesper: Zero Light Edition (69.6% positive).
- Vesper: Zero Light Edition is currently ~67% cheaper on Steam than The Talos Principle 2 (9.99 USD vs. 29.99 USD).
- Steam Deck: The Talos Principle 2 is Deck Verified, Vesper: Zero Light Edition is Deck Playable.
The Talos Principle 2 vs Vesper: Zero Light Edition — FAQ
- Should I play The Talos Principle 2 or Vesper: Zero Light Edition first?
- If you want chronology, Vesper: Zero Light Edition (2021) came out before The Talos Principle 2 (2023). 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 Talos Principle 2 and Vesper: Zero Light Edition 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.