Choose Commandos Pro Simulator
Choose Commandos Pro Simulator if you want an Indie game with Multi-player, Online PvP, and Online Co-op. On Steam, it's currently about 85% cheaper on the Steam Store. Commandos Pro Simulator launched in 2021.
Commandos Pro Simulator vs Automata
Commandos Pro Simulator and Automata both land in Action 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 Action games on Steam. Commandos Pro Simulator (2021) is 2 years older than Automata (2023). Commandos Pro Simulator is currently ~85% cheaper on Steam than Automata (1.99 USD vs. 12.99 USD). 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 Automata
Choose Automata if you want an Adventure and Simulation experience. On Steam, it's a focused single-player run rather than a multiplayer commitment. Automata launched in 2023.
Both Commandos Pro Simulator and Automata sit in Action on Steam, 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
 Commandos Pro Simulator |  Automata | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2021 | 2023 |
| Genres | Action, Indie | Action, Adventure, Simulation |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Unrated | Unrated |
| Price | 1.99 USD | 12.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 40% positive (10 reviews) | 1 reviews |
| Multiplayer | Multi-player, Online Co-op, LAN Co-op | Single-player only |
| Developers | CommandosPro | Nyankofeti |
Side by side
- Both are Action games on Steam.
- Commandos Pro Simulator (2021) is 2 years older than Automata (2023).
- Commandos Pro Simulator is currently ~85% cheaper on Steam than Automata (1.99 USD vs. 12.99 USD).
- Commandos Pro Simulator has co-op; Automata does not.
Commandos Pro Simulator vs Automata — FAQ
- Should I play Commandos Pro Simulator or Automata first?
- If you want chronology, Commandos Pro Simulator (2021) came out before Automata (2023). 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 Commandos Pro Simulator and Automata similar?
- They overlap on Action 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 Automata have multiplayer like Commandos Pro Simulator?
- No. Commandos Pro Simulator supports multiplayer on Steam (Multi-player, Online Co-op, LAN Co-op), while Automata is listed as single-player only.