Halo Campaign Evolved vs High On Life 2
One rebuilds a classic solo campaign; the other adds skateboards to a comedy shooter — both bet on nostalgia.
Updated 10d ago
A faithful, gorgeous remake that nails the original's feel — but the half-baked bonus missions and steep $50 price make it a wait-for-sale.
Falls short of HoL1's voice-cast peak — HoL2 trades sharper writing for skateboard mechanics, leaving the gunplay split 56/44 among critics.
By the numbers
Prices checked Aug 7; they move faster than we refresh, so confirm on the store page.
Recent-review figures are Steam's own last-30-days window, read Aug 7.
| Measure | Halo Campaign Evolved | High On Life 2 |
|---|---|---|
| Value Halo Campaign Evolved wins on value | ||
| Price now | $49.99 Steam | $51.20 −15% · AllYouPlay |
| All-time low | $49.99 | $40.19 |
| Cost / hour | — | $4.33/hr $51.20 · 12 h main story |
| Off its low | At its low low was Jun 2026 | +27% low was Jun 2026 |
| Main story | — | 12 h |
| Health | ||
| Steam reviews | 63% 12k reviews | 72% 3k reviews |
| Recent reviews | — | 72% 95 votes · vs 72% lifetime |
| Peak players | — Not yet charted | 262 Jul 2026 · ↑ 18% MoM |
| Launch peak | — | 9% of Feb 2026 launch peak · as of Jul 2026 |
| All-time peak | — | 2,937 Feb 2026 |
| Support | ||
| Last patch | 10 days ago | 2 months ago |
| Patch cadence | 1 in last 90 days | 1 in last 90 days |
| Steam Deck | Gold | Platinum |
What players say
Patterns from long-haul reviewers, taken from each game's verdict. Not live sentiment — each side is dated below.
Halo Campaign Evolved
The reworked Library and QOL tweaks like the Maw warthog run keep long-time fans grinning, feeling just like 25 years ago.
The bonus missions read as kill-room after kill-room with weak writing, and the forced online DRM bricks single-player when servers choke.
from our August 2026 verdict
High On Life 2
Improved puzzles and humor over the first game are the highlights long-time players consistently enjoy.
Recurring bugs and soft locks across levels are the frustrations that undermine many playthroughs.
from our May 2026 verdict
Key differences
Which one is for you?
Pick Halo Campaign Evolved if
- You want a faithful, modernized version of Halo CE's campaign.
- You're okay with recast voices for Johnson and Cortana.
- You don't need multiplayer — this is pure single-player.
Pick High On Life 2 if
- You finished High On Life 1 and want more Squanch-style humor.
- You're curious about FPS combat combined with skateboarding traversal.
- You enjoy 12-hour shooters with uneven gunplay and comedy.
Bottom line
Choose Halo Campaign Evolved if you crave a polished solo FPS nostalgia trip; pick High On Life 2 if absurdist comedy and gimmicks outweigh narrative depth.