Rank 01Why this
Also Metroidvania and Side Scroller, like Axiom Verge 2.
- $19.99 (Price checked Nov 4)
- Deck Verified
- 2015
Games like Axiom Verge 2
- 22 games
- Updated May 4, 2026
Players who liked Axiom Verge 2 also play
The closest matches to Axiom Verge 2: Axiom Verge, Blasphemous 2, Ghost Song, La-Mulana 2, and Dex. Ranked by imho.run from Steam co-play data, shared tags and reviews.
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Rank 02Why this
Also Metroidvania and Hack and Slash, like Axiom Verge 2.
- $12.91 (Price checked Nov 4)
- Deck Verified
- 2023
Rank 03- $19.99 (Price checked Oct 31)
- Deck Verified
- 2022
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La-Mulana 2
Why this: Same atmospheric mood as Axiom Verge 2.
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DOOMBLADE
Why this: Also Metroidvania and Nonlinear, like Axiom Verge 2.
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The full ranked list: top 24 games like Axiom Verge 2
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- Released: 2022
- Developer: Thomas Happ Games LLC
- Price: $9.99−50%checked Oct 31
- Steam Deck: Deck Verified
- 79% of 540 reviews
- Genres: Action, Indie, Adventure
- Platforms: Windows, Linux
Players highlight
- Dual world system expands exploration
- Hacking enemies for tactical advantage
- Melee combat replaces run and gun
- Atmospheric
- Challenging
- Contemplative
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Starbound
Why this: Same atmospheric mood as Axiom Verge 2.
Cheaper alternatives
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OUTBUDDIES DX
Why this: Shares hacking enemies with Axiom Verge 2.
1 Screen Platformer
Why this: Same contemplative mood as Axiom Verge 2.
Aeon Drive
Why this: Same atmospheric mood as Axiom Verge 2.
Seraph
Why this: Also Metroidvania and Side Scroller, like Axiom Verge 2.
Plays great on Steam Deck
Valve-Verified or Playable picks from the similar pool — ready to go on Deck out of the box.
Axiom Verge
Why this: Also Metroidvania and Side Scroller, like Axiom Verge 2.
Blasphemous 2
Why this: Also Metroidvania and Hack and Slash, like Axiom Verge 2.
La-Mulana 2
Why this: Same atmospheric mood as Axiom Verge 2.
ANIMAL WELL
Why this: Also Metroidvania and Nonlinear, like Axiom Verge 2.
About Axiom Verge 2
The closest matches to Axiom Verge 2: Axiom Verge, Blasphemous 2, Ghost Song, La-Mulana 2, and Dex. Ranked by imho.run from Steam co-play data, shared tags and reviews.
If Axiom Verge 2 is your kind of game, the closest matches are Axiom Verge, Blasphemous 2 and Ghost Song — picked from the ranked list below. Reviewers describe it as atmospheric, challenging and contemplative, and single out its damage modifiers and dual world system. Each pick is ranked by what players of this game also play, shared genres and tags, and review-mined similarity — not a generic popularity list.
About Axiom Verge 2: Explore a sprawling, alien world in the sequel to the award winning Axiom Verge.
Is Axiom Verge 2 worth buying?
Mostly recommended
A summary of what players say, not a promise you'll like it. Every signal is listed below.
- 79% of 540 Steam reviews are positive.
- We don't track this game's daily reviews yet, so this is the all-time picture.
- Price: $19.99 (checked Nov 7).
- People who recommend it had played a median of 12 h when they wrote their review.
- Critics had played a median of 7 h before their negative review.
- Steam Deck Verified.
What fans praise · Themes mined from positive reviews
- Dual world system expands exploration
- Hacking enemies for tactical advantage
- Melee combat replaces run and gun
- Pixel art and soundtrack praised
Top critical reviews
The most up-voted negative English reviews in our sample, quoted as written.
“It's ok I guess, maybe if its on sale for $5 or so. Definitely not worth $20. Boss fights are trivial. you can just stand in/on them and burn them down. The only challenge in the game is backtracking to find that one spot that opened up…”
People who play it also play: Axiom Verge, Blasphemous 2, Ghost Song
Frequently asked about Axiom Verge 2
Can I run it?
Is Axiom Verge 2 verified for Steam Deck?
Yes — Axiom Verge 2 is Steam Deck Verified, meaning Valve has confirmed it runs well on the Deck with full controller, text legibility, and default configuration support.
How much does Axiom Verge 2 cost?
Axiom Verge 2 is listed on Steam at 9.99 USD (current store price; Steam sales may reduce this temporarily).
What games are most similar to Axiom Verge 2?
Based on Steam play patterns and shared genres/tags, the games most often recommended alongside Axiom Verge 2 are Axiom Verge, Blasphemous 2, Ghost Song.
Who developed Axiom Verge 2?
Axiom Verge 2 was developed by Thomas Happ Games LLC.