Choose FIREGROUND Modern War
Choose FIREGROUND Modern War if you want the Online Co-op and Co-op side of the pairing. On Steam, it has co-op, so you can bring a friend. FIREGROUND Modern War launched in 2020.
FIREGROUND Modern War vs Forbidden zone
FIREGROUND Modern War and Forbidden zone both land in Action, Indie, Simulation 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, Simulation on Steam. FIREGROUND Modern War (2020) is 5 years older than Forbidden zone (2025). Forbidden zone is currently ~40% cheaper on Steam than FIREGROUND Modern War (2.99 USD vs. 4.99 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 Forbidden zone
Choose Forbidden zone if you want an Adventure experience. On Steam, it's currently about 40% cheaper on the Steam Store. Forbidden zone launched in 2025.
Both FIREGROUND Modern War and Forbidden zone sit in Action, Indie, and Simulation on Steam and both list Multi-player, Online PvP, and PvP, 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 |  Forbidden zone | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2020 | 2025 |
| Genres | Action, Indie, Simulation, Massively Multiplayer | Action, Indie, Adventure, Simulation, Massively Multiplayer |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Deck Playable | Unrated |
| Price | 4.99 USD | 2.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 85.7% positive (14 reviews) | 3 reviews |
| Multiplayer | Multi-player, Cross-Platform Multiplayer, Online Co-op | Multi-player, Cross-Platform Multiplayer |
| Developers | Xyak-Xyak | Karuna |
Side by side
- Both share Action, Indie, Simulation on Steam.
- FIREGROUND Modern War (2020) is 5 years older than Forbidden zone (2025).
- Forbidden zone is currently ~40% cheaper on Steam than FIREGROUND Modern War (2.99 USD vs. 4.99 USD).
- FIREGROUND Modern War has co-op; Forbidden zone does not.
- FIREGROUND Modern War is Deck Playable on Steam Deck; Forbidden zone has no Deck rating yet.
FIREGROUND Modern War vs Forbidden zone — FAQ
- Should I play FIREGROUND Modern War or Forbidden zone first?
- If you want chronology, FIREGROUND Modern War (2020) came out before Forbidden zone (2025). 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 Forbidden zone similar?
- They overlap on Action, Indie, Simulation 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 FIREGROUND Modern War run on Steam Deck?
- Yes — FIREGROUND Modern War is rated Deck Playable by Valve. Forbidden zone doesn't have a Deck rating yet, so its Deck behaviour is currently unverified.