Choose Command Heroes
Choose Command Heroes if you want an Indie and Early Access game with Shared/Split Screen, Shared/Split Screen PvP, and Shared/Split Screen Co-op. Command Heroes launched in 2023.
Command Heroes vs 17.waves TD
Command Heroes and 17.waves TD both land in Action, 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 share Action, Strategy on Steam. Command Heroes (2023) is 3 years older than 17.waves TD (2026). 17.waves TD is currently ~63% cheaper on Steam than Command Heroes (5.59 USD vs. 14.99 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 17.waves TD
Choose 17.waves TD if you want the Online Co-op, Custom Volume Controls, and Playable without Timed Input side of the pairing. On Steam, it's currently about 63% cheaper on the Steam Store. 17.waves TD launched in 2026.
Both Command Heroes and 17.waves TD sit in Action and Strategy on Steam and both list Multi-player and 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
 Command Heroes |  17.waves TD | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2023 | 2026 |
| Genres | Action, Strategy, Indie, Early Access | Action, Strategy |
| Platforms | Windows, macOS, Linux | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Unrated | Unrated |
| Price | 14.99 USD | 5.59 USD |
| Steam reviews | 1 reviews | 90% positive (20 reviews) |
| Multiplayer | Multi-player, Shared/Split Screen Co-op, Co-op | Multi-player, Online Co-op, Co-op |
| Developers | VCIOUS Labs | Peartree Games |
Side by side
- Both share Action, Strategy on Steam.
- Command Heroes (2023) is 3 years older than 17.waves TD (2026).
- 17.waves TD is currently ~63% cheaper on Steam than Command Heroes (5.59 USD vs. 14.99 USD).
- Both support cooperative play.
Command Heroes vs 17.waves TD — FAQ
- Should I play Command Heroes or 17.waves TD first?
- If you want chronology, Command Heroes (2023) came out before 17.waves TD (2026). 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 Command Heroes and 17.waves TD similar?
- They overlap on Action, 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 Command Heroes and 17.waves TD have co-op?
- Yes — both list a co-op category on Steam. Specifics differ: Command Heroes ships Shared/Split Screen Co-op, Co-op; 17.waves TD ships Online Co-op, Co-op.