Choose DEFCON
Choose DEFCON if you want an Indie game with Online Co-op, LAN PvP, and LAN Co-op. On Steam, it has co-op, so you can bring a friend. 2,711 Steam reviews back the pick.
DEFCON vs Kiloton
DEFCON and Kiloton 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 19 years older than Kiloton (2025). Kiloton scores higher on Steam reviews (96.6% 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 Kiloton
Choose Kiloton if you want a Simulation experience. On Steam, it's currently about 42% cheaper on the Steam Store. Kiloton launched in 2025.
Both DEFCON and Kiloton sit in Strategy on Steam and both list Multi-player, Online PvP, and 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
 DEFCON |  Kiloton | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2006 | 2025 |
| Genres | Strategy, Indie | Strategy, Simulation |
| Platforms | Windows, macOS, Linux | Windows, macOS |
| Steam Deck | Deck Playable | Unrated |
| Price | 11.99 USD | 6.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 88% positive (2,711 reviews) | 96.6% positive (87 reviews) |
| Multiplayer | Multi-player, Cross-Platform Multiplayer, Online Co-op | Multi-player |
| Developers | Introversion Software | Jack Morehart |
Side by side
- Both are Strategy games on Steam.
- DEFCON (2006) is 19 years older than Kiloton (2025).
- Kiloton scores higher on Steam reviews (96.6% positive) than DEFCON (88% positive).
- Kiloton is currently ~42% cheaper on Steam than DEFCON (6.99 USD vs. 11.99 USD).
- DEFCON has co-op; Kiloton does not.
- DEFCON is Deck Playable on Steam Deck; Kiloton has no Deck rating yet.
DEFCON vs Kiloton — FAQ
- Should I play DEFCON or Kiloton first?
- If you want chronology, DEFCON (2006) came out before Kiloton (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 DEFCON and Kiloton 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.
- Does DEFCON run on Steam Deck?
- Yes — DEFCON is rated Deck Playable by Valve. Kiloton doesn't have a Deck rating yet, so its Deck behaviour is currently unverified.