Choose DEFCON
Choose DEFCON if you want an Indie game with LAN PvP and LAN Co-op. On Steam, it's currently about 40% cheaper on the Steam Store. 2,711 Steam reviews back the pick.
DEFCON vs ICBM
DEFCON and ICBM 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. DEFCON (2006) is 14 years older than ICBM (2020). ICBM scores higher on Steam reviews (93% positive) than DEFCON (88% 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 ICBM
Choose ICBM if it carries the stronger Steam consensus at 93% positive across 1,143 reviews.
Both DEFCON and ICBM 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
 DEFCON |  ICBM | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2006 | 2020 |
| Genres | Strategy, Indie | Strategy |
| Platforms | Windows, macOS, Linux | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Deck Playable | Deck Playable |
| Price | 11.99 USD | 19.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 88% positive (2,711 reviews) | 93% positive (1,143 reviews) |
| Multiplayer | Multi-player, Cross-Platform Multiplayer, Online Co-op | Multi-player, Online Co-op, Co-op |
| Developers | Introversion Software | SoftWarWare, K-Project |
Side by side
- Both are Strategy games on Steam.
- DEFCON (2006) is 14 years older than ICBM (2020).
- ICBM scores higher on Steam reviews (93% positive) than DEFCON (88% positive).
- DEFCON is currently ~40% cheaper on Steam than ICBM (11.99 USD vs. 19.99 USD).
- Both support cooperative play.
- Both are Deck Playable.
DEFCON vs ICBM — FAQ
- Which is better, DEFCON or ICBM?
- On Steam reviews ICBM scores higher (93% positive) than DEFCON (88% positive). Both have enough reviews to trust the signal, so for players using reviews alone, ICBM is the safer pick. Genre fit still matters — check the side-by-side table for the categories each game lands in.
- Should I play DEFCON or ICBM first?
- If you want chronology, DEFCON (2006) came out before ICBM (2020). 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 DEFCON and ICBM 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 DEFCON and ICBM have co-op?
- Yes — both list a co-op category on Steam. Specifics differ: DEFCON ships Online Co-op, LAN Co-op; ICBM ships Online Co-op, Co-op.