Choose FIREGROUND Modern War
Choose FIREGROUND Modern War if it matches what drew you to this matchup. FIREGROUND Modern War launched in 2020.
FIREGROUND Modern War vs The Time Forgotten
FIREGROUND Modern War and The Time Forgotten 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 7 years older than The Time Forgotten (2027). Both support cooperative play. 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 The Time Forgotten
Choose The Time Forgotten if you want the HDR available, Camera Comfort, and Custom Volume Controls side of the pairing. On Steam, it's the newer release (2027) and ships with the modern feature baseline. The Time Forgotten launched in 2027.
Both FIREGROUND Modern War and The Time Forgotten sit in Action, Indie, and Simulation on Steam and both list Multi-player, Online PvP, and Online Co-op, 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 |  The Time Forgotten | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2020 | 2027 |
| Genres | Action, Indie, Simulation, Massively Multiplayer | Action, Indie, Simulation, Massively Multiplayer |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Deck Playable | Unrated |
| Price | 4.99 USD | Price unknown |
| Steam reviews | 85.7% positive (14 reviews) | — |
| Multiplayer | Multi-player, Cross-Platform Multiplayer, Online Co-op | Multi-player, Cross-Platform Multiplayer, Online Co-op |
| Developers | Xyak-Xyak | DracoTEK |
Side by side
- Both share Action, Indie, Simulation on Steam.
- FIREGROUND Modern War (2020) is 7 years older than The Time Forgotten (2027).
- Both support cooperative play.
- FIREGROUND Modern War is Deck Playable on Steam Deck; The Time Forgotten has no Deck rating yet.
FIREGROUND Modern War vs The Time Forgotten — FAQ
- Should I play FIREGROUND Modern War or The Time Forgotten first?
- If you want chronology, FIREGROUND Modern War (2020) came out before The Time Forgotten (2027). 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 The Time Forgotten 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.
- Do both FIREGROUND Modern War and The Time Forgotten have co-op?
- Yes — both list a co-op category on Steam. Specifics differ: FIREGROUND Modern War ships Online Co-op, Co-op; The Time Forgotten ships Online Co-op, Co-op.
- Does FIREGROUND Modern War run on Steam Deck?
- Yes — FIREGROUND Modern War is rated Deck Playable by Valve. The Time Forgotten doesn't have a Deck rating yet, so its Deck behaviour is currently unverified.