Choose Diner Bros
Choose Diner Bros if you want the Shared/Split Screen PvP and PvP side of the pairing. On Steam, it's currently about 33% cheaper on the Steam Store. Diner Bros launched in 2018.
Diner Bros vs Diner Bros 2
Diner Bros and Diner Bros 2 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. Diner Bros (2018) is 7 years older than Diner Bros 2 (2025). Diner Bros scores higher on Steam reviews (90.6% positive) than Diner Bros 2 (85.4% 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 Diner Bros 2
Choose Diner Bros 2 if it's the newer release (2025) and ships with the modern feature baseline. Diner Bros 2 launched in 2025.
Both Diner Bros and Diner Bros 2 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
 Diner Bros |  Diner Bros 2 | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2018 | 2025 |
| Genres | Action, Indie, Casual | Action, Indie, Casual |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Deck Verified | Deck Playable |
| Price | 9.99 USD | 14.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 90.6% positive (508 reviews) | 85.4% positive (82 reviews) |
| Multiplayer | Multi-player, Shared/Split Screen Co-op, Co-op | Multi-player, Shared/Split Screen Co-op, Co-op |
| Developers | JAYFLGAMES | JAYFLGAMES |
Side by side
- Both share Action, Indie, Casual on Steam.
- Diner Bros (2018) is 7 years older than Diner Bros 2 (2025).
- Diner Bros scores higher on Steam reviews (90.6% positive) than Diner Bros 2 (85.4% positive).
- Diner Bros is currently ~33% cheaper on Steam than Diner Bros 2 (9.99 USD vs. 14.99 USD).
- Both support cooperative play.
- Steam Deck: Diner Bros is Deck Verified, Diner Bros 2 is Deck Playable.
Diner Bros vs Diner Bros 2 — FAQ
- Should I play Diner Bros or Diner Bros 2 first?
- If you want chronology, Diner Bros (2018) came out before Diner Bros 2 (2025). 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 Diner Bros and Diner Bros 2 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 Diner Bros and Diner Bros 2 have co-op?
- Yes — both list a co-op category on Steam. Specifics differ: Diner Bros ships Shared/Split Screen Co-op, Co-op; Diner Bros 2 ships Shared/Split Screen Co-op, Co-op.