Choose '83
Choose '83 if you want a Simulation and Massively Multiplayer game with Multi-player, Online PvP, and PvP. '83 launched in 2026.
'83 vs Frontline Footage
'83 and Frontline Footage both land in Action, Strategy, Early Access 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, Strategy, Early Access on Steam. Frontline Footage (2024) is 2 years older than '83 (2026). Frontline Footage is currently ~83% cheaper on Steam than '83 (4.99 USD vs. 29.99 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 Frontline Footage
Choose Frontline Footage if you want an Indie experience. On Steam, it's currently about 83% cheaper on the Steam Store. Frontline Footage launched in 2024.
Both '83 and Frontline Footage sit in Action, Strategy, and Early Access on Steam and both list HDR available, 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
 '83 |  Frontline Footage | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2026 | 2024 |
| Genres | Action, Strategy, Simulation, Massively Multiplayer, Early Access | Action, Strategy, Indie, Early Access |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Unrated | Unrated |
| Price | 29.99 USD | 4.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 70.8% positive (626 reviews) | 7 reviews |
| Multiplayer | Multi-player | Single-player only |
| Developers | Blue Dot Games | D4rkSt0rm Studios |
Side by side
- Both share Action, Strategy, Early Access on Steam.
- Frontline Footage (2024) is 2 years older than '83 (2026).
- Frontline Footage is currently ~83% cheaper on Steam than '83 (4.99 USD vs. 29.99 USD).
'83 vs Frontline Footage — FAQ
- Should I play '83 or Frontline Footage first?
- If you want chronology, Frontline Footage (2024) came out before '83 (2026). 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 '83 and Frontline Footage similar?
- They overlap on Action, Strategy, Early Access 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 Frontline Footage have multiplayer like '83?
- No. '83 supports multiplayer on Steam (Multi-player), while Frontline Footage is listed as single-player only.