Choose Gal*Gun 2
Choose Gal*Gun 2 if you want the Tracked Controller Support and VR Supported side of the pairing. On Steam, it's currently about 40% cheaper on the Steam Store. Gal*Gun 2 launched in 2018.
Gal*Gun 2 vs Gal*Gun Returns
Gal*Gun 2 and Gal*Gun Returns 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. Gal*Gun 2 (2018) is 3 years older than Gal*Gun Returns (2021). Gal*Gun Returns scores higher on Steam reviews (90.2% positive) than Gal*Gun 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 Gal*Gun Returns
Choose Gal*Gun Returns if it carries the stronger Steam consensus at 90.2% positive across 102 reviews.
Both Gal*Gun 2 and Gal*Gun Returns 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
 Gal*Gun 2 |  Gal*Gun Returns | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2018 | 2021 |
| Genres | Action, Adventure | Action, Adventure |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Deck Unsupported | Deck Playable |
| Price | 7.49 USD | 12.49 USD |
| Steam reviews | 85.4% positive (646 reviews) | 90.2% positive (102 reviews) |
| Multiplayer | Single-player only | Single-player only |
| Developers | INTI CREATES CO., LTD. | INTI CREATES CO., LTD. |
Side by side
- Both share Action, Adventure on Steam.
- Gal*Gun 2 (2018) is 3 years older than Gal*Gun Returns (2021).
- Gal*Gun Returns scores higher on Steam reviews (90.2% positive) than Gal*Gun 2 (85.4% positive).
- Gal*Gun 2 is currently ~40% cheaper on Steam than Gal*Gun Returns (7.49 USD vs. 12.49 USD).
- Steam Deck: Gal*Gun 2 is Deck Unsupported, Gal*Gun Returns is Deck Playable.
Gal*Gun 2 vs Gal*Gun Returns — FAQ
- Which is better, Gal*Gun 2 or Gal*Gun Returns?
- On Steam reviews Gal*Gun Returns scores higher (90.2% positive) than Gal*Gun 2 (85.4% positive). Both have enough reviews to trust the signal, so for players using reviews alone, Gal*Gun Returns is the safer pick. Genre fit still matters — check the side-by-side table for the categories each game lands in.
- Should I play Gal*Gun 2 or Gal*Gun Returns first?
- If you want chronology, Gal*Gun 2 (2018) came out before Gal*Gun Returns (2021). 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 Gal*Gun 2 and Gal*Gun Returns 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.