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FIREGROUND Modern War vs REDSIDE episode 1

FIREGROUND Modern War and REDSIDE episode 1 both land in Action, Indie 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, Indie on Steam. FIREGROUND Modern War (2020) is 2 years older than REDSIDE episode 1 (2022). FIREGROUND Modern War is currently ~38% cheaper on Steam than REDSIDE episode 1 (4.99 USD vs. 7.99 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 FIREGROUND Modern War

Choose FIREGROUND Modern War if you want a Simulation and Massively Multiplayer game with Multi-player, Online PvP, and Online Co-op. On Steam, it's currently about 38% cheaper on the Steam Store. FIREGROUND Modern War launched in 2020.

Choose REDSIDE episode 1

Choose REDSIDE episode 1 if you want an Adventure experience. On Steam, it's a focused single-player run rather than a multiplayer commitment. REDSIDE episode 1 launched in 2022.

Both FIREGROUND Modern War and REDSIDE episode 1 sit in Action and Indie 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

FIREGROUND Modern War vs REDSIDE episode 1 — Steam metadata comparison
FIREGROUND Modern War — Steam game coverFIREGROUND Modern WarREDSIDE episode 1 — Steam game coverREDSIDE episode 1
Released20202022
GenresAction, Indie, Simulation, Massively MultiplayerAction, Indie, Adventure
PlatformsWindowsWindows, macOS, Linux
Steam DeckDeck PlayableUnrated
Price4.99 USD7.99 USD
Steam reviews85.7% positive (14 reviews)7 reviews
MultiplayerMulti-player, Cross-Platform Multiplayer, Online Co-opSingle-player only
DevelopersXyak-XyakEnergy Milk

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FIREGROUND Modern War vs REDSIDE episode 1 — FAQ

Should I play FIREGROUND Modern War or REDSIDE episode 1 first?
If you want chronology, FIREGROUND Modern War (2020) came out before REDSIDE episode 1 (2022). 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 FIREGROUND Modern War and REDSIDE episode 1 similar?
They overlap on Action, Indie 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.
Does REDSIDE episode 1 have multiplayer like FIREGROUND Modern War?
No. FIREGROUND Modern War supports multiplayer on Steam (Multi-player, Cross-Platform Multiplayer, Online Co-op), while REDSIDE episode 1 is listed as single-player only.
Does FIREGROUND Modern War run on Steam Deck?
Yes — FIREGROUND Modern War is rated Deck Playable by Valve. REDSIDE episode 1 doesn't have a Deck rating yet, so its Deck behaviour is currently unverified.
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