Choose Wargroove 2
Choose Wargroove 2 if you want the Shared/Split Screen, Shared/Split Screen PvP, and Shared/Split Screen Co-op side of the pairing. Wargroove 2 launched in 2023.
Wargroove 2 vs Athena Crisis
Wargroove 2 and Athena Crisis 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. Wargroove 2 (2023) is 1 year older than Athena Crisis (2024). Athena Crisis scores higher on Steam reviews (81.4% positive) than Wargroove 2 (66.9% 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 Athena Crisis
Choose Athena Crisis if you want an Indie experience. On Steam, it's currently about 75% cheaper on the Steam Store. Athena Crisis launched in 2024.
Both Wargroove 2 and Athena Crisis sit in Strategy 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
 Wargroove 2 |  Athena Crisis | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2023 | 2024 |
| Genres | Strategy | Strategy, Indie |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows, macOS, Linux |
| Steam Deck | Deck Verified | Deck Verified |
| Price | 19.99 USD | 4.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 66.9% positive (251 reviews) | 81.4% positive (97 reviews) |
| Multiplayer | Multi-player, Online Co-op, Shared/Split Screen Co-op | Multi-player, Cross-Platform Multiplayer, Online Co-op |
| Developers | Chucklefish, Robotality | Nakazawa Tech |
Side by side
- Both are Strategy games on Steam.
- Wargroove 2 (2023) is 1 year older than Athena Crisis (2024).
- Athena Crisis scores higher on Steam reviews (81.4% positive) than Wargroove 2 (66.9% positive).
- Athena Crisis is currently ~75% cheaper on Steam than Wargroove 2 (4.99 USD vs. 19.99 USD).
- Both support cooperative play.
- Both are Deck Verified.
Wargroove 2 vs Athena Crisis — FAQ
- Should I play Wargroove 2 or Athena Crisis first?
- If you want chronology, Wargroove 2 (2023) came out before Athena Crisis (2024). 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 Wargroove 2 and Athena Crisis 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 Wargroove 2 and Athena Crisis have co-op?
- Yes — both list a co-op category on Steam. Specifics differ: Wargroove 2 ships Online Co-op, Shared/Split Screen Co-op; Athena Crisis ships Online Co-op, Co-op.
- Do Wargroove 2 and Athena Crisis both run on Steam Deck?
- Yes — both are Steam Deck Verified, meaning Valve confirms they run with full controller support, legible text, and default settings out of the box.