Choose HALF DEAD 2
Choose HALF DEAD 2 if you want the Online PvP and Online Co-op side of the pairing. On Steam, it's Steam Deck Verified, so handheld play works out of the box. HALF DEAD 2 launched in 2019.
HALF DEAD 2 vs VIY
HALF DEAD 2 and VIY both land in Action, Adventure, Massively Multiplayer 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, Massively Multiplayer on Steam. HALF DEAD 2 (2019) is 1 year older than VIY (2020). VIY is currently ~40% cheaper on Steam than HALF DEAD 2 (2.99 USD vs. 4.99 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 VIY
Choose VIY if you want an Indie experience. On Steam, it's currently about 40% cheaper on the Steam Store. VIY launched in 2020.
Both HALF DEAD 2 and VIY sit in Action, Adventure, and Massively Multiplayer on Steam and both list Multi-player, PvP, and 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
 HALF DEAD 2 |  VIY | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2019 | 2020 |
| Genres | Action, Adventure, Massively Multiplayer | Action, Indie, Adventure, Massively Multiplayer |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Deck Verified | Unrated |
| Price | 4.99 USD | 2.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 83.7% positive (731 reviews) | 3 reviews |
| Multiplayer | Multi-player, Online Co-op, Co-op | Multi-player, Co-op |
| Developers | Room710Games | obrubshik |
Side by side
- Both share Action, Adventure, Massively Multiplayer on Steam.
- HALF DEAD 2 (2019) is 1 year older than VIY (2020).
- VIY is currently ~40% cheaper on Steam than HALF DEAD 2 (2.99 USD vs. 4.99 USD).
- Both support cooperative play.
- HALF DEAD 2 is Deck Verified on Steam Deck; VIY has no Deck rating yet.
HALF DEAD 2 vs VIY — FAQ
- Should I play HALF DEAD 2 or VIY first?
- If you want chronology, HALF DEAD 2 (2019) came out before VIY (2020). 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 HALF DEAD 2 and VIY similar?
- They overlap on Action, Adventure, Massively Multiplayer 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 HALF DEAD 2 and VIY have co-op?
- Yes — both list a co-op category on Steam. Specifics differ: HALF DEAD 2 ships Online Co-op, Co-op; VIY ships Co-op.
- Does HALF DEAD 2 run on Steam Deck?
- Yes — HALF DEAD 2 is rated Deck Verified by Valve. VIY doesn't have a Deck rating yet, so its Deck behaviour is currently unverified.