Choose DEFCON
Choose DEFCON if you want an Indie game with Online PvP and Online Co-op. 2,711 Steam reviews back the pick.
DEFCON vs Theatre of War 3: Korea
DEFCON and Theatre of War 3: Korea 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 5 years older than Theatre of War 3: Korea (2011). DEFCON scores higher on Steam reviews (88% positive) than Theatre of War 3: Korea (40.4% 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 Theatre of War 3: Korea
Choose Theatre of War 3: Korea if it's currently about 42% cheaper on the Steam Store. Theatre of War 3: Korea launched in 2011.
Both DEFCON and Theatre of War 3: Korea sit in Strategy on Steam and both list Multi-player, LAN PvP, and LAN 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 |  Theatre of War 3: Korea | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2006 | 2011 |
| Genres | Strategy, Indie | Strategy |
| Platforms | Windows, macOS, Linux | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Deck Playable | Deck Unsupported |
| Price | 11.99 USD | 6.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 88% positive (2,711 reviews) | 40.4% positive (94 reviews) |
| Multiplayer | Multi-player, Cross-Platform Multiplayer, Online Co-op | Multi-player, LAN Co-op, Co-op |
| Developers | Introversion Software | Fulqrum Publishing |
Side by side
- Both are Strategy games on Steam.
- DEFCON (2006) is 5 years older than Theatre of War 3: Korea (2011).
- DEFCON scores higher on Steam reviews (88% positive) than Theatre of War 3: Korea (40.4% positive).
- Theatre of War 3: Korea is currently ~42% cheaper on Steam than DEFCON (6.99 USD vs. 11.99 USD).
- Both support cooperative play.
- Steam Deck: DEFCON is Deck Playable, Theatre of War 3: Korea is Deck Unsupported.
DEFCON vs Theatre of War 3: Korea — FAQ
- Should I play DEFCON or Theatre of War 3: Korea first?
- If you want chronology, DEFCON (2006) came out before Theatre of War 3: Korea (2011). 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 Theatre of War 3: Korea 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 Theatre of War 3: Korea have co-op?
- Yes — both list a co-op category on Steam. Specifics differ: DEFCON ships Online Co-op, LAN Co-op; Theatre of War 3: Korea ships LAN Co-op, Co-op.