Choose BioShock® 2
Choose BioShock® 2 if you want the Multi-player side of the pairing. 5,859 Steam reviews back the pick.
BioShock® 2 vs Dishonored
BioShock® 2 and Dishonored both land in Action 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 are Action games on Steam. BioShock® 2 (2010) is 2 years older than Dishonored (2012). Dishonored scores higher on Steam reviews (96.9% positive) than BioShock® 2 (87.1% 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 Dishonored
Choose Dishonored if you want an Adventure game with Color Alternatives, Stereo Sound, and Surround Sound. On Steam, it carries the stronger Steam consensus at 96.9% positive across 1,699 reviews.
Both BioShock® 2 and Dishonored sit in Action 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
 BioShock® 2 |  Dishonored | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2010 | 2012 |
| Genres | Action | Action, Adventure |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Deck Playable | Deck Verified |
| Price | 19.99 USD | 9.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 87.1% positive (5,859 reviews) | 96.9% positive (1,699 reviews) |
| Multiplayer | Multi-player | Single-player only |
| Developers | 2K Marin, 2K China, Digital Extremes, 2K Australia | Arkane Studios |
Side by side
- Both are Action games on Steam.
- BioShock® 2 (2010) is 2 years older than Dishonored (2012).
- Dishonored scores higher on Steam reviews (96.9% positive) than BioShock® 2 (87.1% positive).
- Dishonored is currently ~50% cheaper on Steam than BioShock® 2 (9.99 USD vs. 19.99 USD).
- Steam Deck: BioShock® 2 is Deck Playable, Dishonored is Deck Verified.
BioShock® 2 vs Dishonored — FAQ
- Which is better, BioShock® 2 or Dishonored?
- On Steam reviews Dishonored scores higher (96.9% positive) than BioShock® 2 (87.1% positive). Both have enough reviews to trust the signal, so for players using reviews alone, Dishonored is the safer pick. Genre fit still matters — check the side-by-side table for the categories each game lands in.
- Should I play BioShock® 2 or Dishonored first?
- If you want chronology, BioShock® 2 (2010) came out before Dishonored (2012). 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 BioShock® 2 and Dishonored similar?
- They overlap on Action 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 Dishonored have multiplayer like BioShock® 2?
- No. BioShock® 2 supports multiplayer on Steam (Multi-player), while Dishonored is listed as single-player only.