Takeover 2 vs The TakeOver
Same series, different shelf
The TakeOver launched in November 2019 and later reached Switch and PS4. Both games support local co-op and advertise four playable characters. The first game’s music credits include Little V Mills, Richie Branson, James Ronald, and Yuzo Koshiro; Takeover 2’s soundtrack albums credit Francisco Cerda and Gonzalo Varela. The sequel is published by Pelikan13 and is listed for Windows on Steam.
On the later 13 Nov 2026 Steam reading, Takeover 2 cost $17.99 from $19.99 and showed 113 reviews, 84% positive. The 2019 game cost $10.49 from $13.99. These are separate store listings and dated snapshots; their review histories are not combined.
| The TakeOver (2019) | Takeover 2 | Sources | |
|---|---|---|---|
| PC launch | 10 Nov 2019 (Steam clock 9 Nov) | 10 Nov 2026 (Steam clock 9 Nov) | Wikipedia and Steam |
| Other platforms | Switch 4 Jun 2020, PS4 20 May 2021 | None announced | Wikipedia; console searches |
| US Steam price that day | $10.49 from $13.99 | $17.99 from $19.99 | Both store pages |
| Players | Local co-op; one to two players | Local two-player and Remote Play Together | Official Steam pages; Nintendo predecessor listing |
| Fighters | Four, including unlockable roster | Four; Amy appears in the sequel | Predecessor Steam description; sequel video and patch notes |
| Score | Little V Mills, Richie Branson, James Ronald, Yuzo Koshiro | Cerda vol. 1, Varela vol. 2 | Official Steam pages; Nintendo listing; soundtrack albums |
| Steam reviews | 1,133 | 113 at 84% | Store pages |
What the sequel’s store text adds
The sequel advertises combo chains, parries, special attacks, finishers, Arcade, Challenge, Score Attack, Jet Fury, and Overtake. The first game advertises Arcade, Survival, Challenge, and an unlockable Relay Mode for switching fighters. Local co-op is shared by both games. The official descriptions support this feature comparison without implying that the older game lacks a mechanic merely because its summary is shorter.
Questions
Is Takeover 2 the same as The TakeOver?
No. The TakeOver is the 2019 game. Takeover 2 is the 2026 sequel.
Who scored each game?
The first game credits Little V Mills, Richie Branson, James Ronald, and Yuzo Koshiro. The sequel’s two soundtrack albums credit Francisco Cerda and Gonzalo Varela.
Sources
- Wikipedia, The TakeOver — checked 2026-11-13
- Steam, The TakeOver — checked 2026-11-13
- Steam, Takeover 2 — checked 2026-11-13
- The TakeOver: official Nintendo listing — checked 2026-11-13
- Takeover 2 soundtrack Vol. 1 — checked 2026-11-13
- Takeover 2 soundtrack Vol. 2 — checked 2026-11-13
Canonical page: https://takeover2.org/vs-the-takeover/