Choose Flashback
Choose Flashback if it's currently about 75% cheaper on the Steam Store. Flashback launched in 2019.
Flashback vs Flashback 2
Flashback and Flashback 2 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. Flashback (2019) is 4 years older than Flashback 2 (2023). Flashback scores higher on Steam reviews (77.3% positive) than Flashback 2 (37.9% 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 Flashback 2
Choose Flashback 2 if it's the newer release (2023) and ships with the modern feature baseline. Flashback 2 launched in 2023.
Both Flashback and Flashback 2 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
 Flashback |  Flashback 2 | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2019 | 2023 |
| Genres | Action, Adventure | Action, Adventure |
| Platforms | Windows, macOS | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Deck Playable | Deck Playable |
| Price | 9.99 USD | 39.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 77.3% positive (233 reviews) | 37.9% positive (66 reviews) |
| Multiplayer | Single-player only | Single-player only |
| Developers | Paul Cuisset | Microids Studio Paris, Paul Cuisset |
Side by side
- Both share Action, Adventure on Steam.
- Flashback (2019) is 4 years older than Flashback 2 (2023).
- Flashback scores higher on Steam reviews (77.3% positive) than Flashback 2 (37.9% positive).
- Flashback is currently ~75% cheaper on Steam than Flashback 2 (9.99 USD vs. 39.99 USD).
- Both are Deck Playable.
Flashback vs Flashback 2 — FAQ
- Should I play Flashback or Flashback 2 first?
- If you want chronology, Flashback (2019) came out before Flashback 2 (2023). 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 Flashback and Flashback 2 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.