Choose Elemental War 2
Choose Elemental War 2 if you want an Indie game with Steam Leaderboards. On Steam, it's currently about 43% cheaper on the Steam Store. Elemental War 2 launched in 2022.
Elemental War 2 vs Pioneers of Pagonia
Elemental War 2 and Pioneers of Pagonia both land in Strategy 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 are Strategy games on Steam. Elemental War 2 (2022) is 3 years older than Pioneers of Pagonia (2025). Pioneers of Pagonia scores higher on Steam reviews (74.9% positive) than Elemental War 2 (66.7% positive). 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 Pioneers of Pagonia
Choose Pioneers of Pagonia if you want a Simulation game with Adjustable Text Size, Color Alternatives, and Camera Comfort. On Steam, it's the newer release (2025) and ships with the modern feature baseline. 1,341 Steam reviews back the pick.
Both Elemental War 2 and Pioneers of Pagonia sit in Strategy on Steam and both list Multi-player, Online Co-op, and Custom Volume Controls, 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
 Elemental War 2 |  Pioneers of Pagonia | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2022 | 2025 |
| Genres | Strategy, Indie | Strategy, Simulation |
| Platforms | Windows, macOS, Linux | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Unrated | Deck Playable |
| Price | 19.99 USD | 34.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 66.7% positive (15 reviews) | 74.9% positive (1,341 reviews) |
| Multiplayer | Multi-player, Cross-Platform Multiplayer, Online Co-op | Multi-player, Online Co-op, Co-op |
| Developers | Clockwork Origins | Envision Entertainment |
Side by side
- Both are Strategy games on Steam.
- Elemental War 2 (2022) is 3 years older than Pioneers of Pagonia (2025).
- Pioneers of Pagonia scores higher on Steam reviews (74.9% positive) than Elemental War 2 (66.7% positive).
- Elemental War 2 is currently ~43% cheaper on Steam than Pioneers of Pagonia (19.99 USD vs. 34.99 USD).
- Both support cooperative play.
- Pioneers of Pagonia is Deck Playable on Steam Deck; Elemental War 2 has no Deck rating yet.
Elemental War 2 vs Pioneers of Pagonia — FAQ
- Should I play Elemental War 2 or Pioneers of Pagonia first?
- If you want chronology, Elemental War 2 (2022) came out before Pioneers of Pagonia (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 Elemental War 2 and Pioneers of Pagonia similar?
- They overlap on Strategy 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 Elemental War 2 and Pioneers of Pagonia have co-op?
- Yes — both list a co-op category on Steam. Specifics differ: Elemental War 2 ships Online Co-op, Co-op; Pioneers of Pagonia ships Online Co-op, Co-op.