Choose Panzer Corps 2
Choose Panzer Corps 2 if you want the Online PvP, Online Co-op, and Shared/Split Screen Co-op side of the pairing. On Steam, it has co-op, so you can bring a friend. 1,815 Steam reviews back the pick.
Panzer Corps 2 vs Proximity
Panzer Corps 2 and Proximity 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. Panzer Corps 2 (2020) is 6 years older than Proximity (2026). Proximity scores higher on Steam reviews (93.3% positive) than Panzer Corps 2 (83.9% 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 Proximity
Choose Proximity if you want a Free To Play and Casual game with Custom Volume Controls, Playable without Timed Input, and Mouse Only Option. On Steam, it's free to play, so the barrier to trying it is zero. Proximity launched in 2026.
Both Panzer Corps 2 and Proximity sit in Strategy on Steam and both list Multi-player, Shared/Split Screen, and Shared/Split Screen 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
 Panzer Corps 2 |  Proximity | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2020 | 2026 |
| Genres | Strategy | Strategy, Free To Play, Casual |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Deck Unsupported | Unrated |
| Price | 39.99 USD | Free to play |
| Steam reviews | 83.9% positive (1,815 reviews) | 93.3% positive (15 reviews) |
| Multiplayer | Multi-player, Online Co-op, Shared/Split Screen Co-op | Multi-player |
| Developers | Flashback Games | Adam Robichaux |
Side by side
- Both are Strategy games on Steam.
- Panzer Corps 2 (2020) is 6 years older than Proximity (2026).
- Proximity scores higher on Steam reviews (93.3% positive) than Panzer Corps 2 (83.9% positive).
- Proximity is free; Panzer Corps 2 is paid (39.99 USD).
- Panzer Corps 2 has co-op; Proximity does not.
- Panzer Corps 2 is Deck Unsupported on Steam Deck; Proximity has no Deck rating yet.
Panzer Corps 2 vs Proximity — FAQ
- Should I play Panzer Corps 2 or Proximity first?
- If you want chronology, Panzer Corps 2 (2020) came out before Proximity (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 Panzer Corps 2 and Proximity 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.
- Is Proximity free?
- Yes — Proximity is a free-to-play Steam title. Panzer Corps 2 is paid (39.99 USD).