Choose Earth 2160
Choose Earth 2160 if it's currently about 60% cheaper on the Steam Store. Earth 2160 launched in 2006.
Earth 2160 vs Executive Assault 2
Earth 2160 and Executive Assault 2 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. Earth 2160 (2006) is 17 years older than Executive Assault 2 (2023). Executive Assault 2 scores higher on Steam reviews (82.6% positive) than Earth 2160 (59.9% 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 Executive Assault 2
Choose Executive Assault 2 if you want an Action and Indie game with Online PvP, Online Co-op, and PvP. On Steam, it carries the stronger Steam consensus at 82.6% positive across 1,204 reviews.
Both Earth 2160 and Executive Assault 2 sit in 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
 Earth 2160 |  Executive Assault 2 | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2006 | 2023 |
| Genres | Strategy | Action, Strategy, Indie |
| Platforms | Windows, macOS, Linux | Windows, macOS |
| Steam Deck | Deck Playable | Deck Unsupported |
| Price | 9.99 USD | 24.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 59.9% positive (327 reviews) | 82.6% positive (1,204 reviews) |
| Multiplayer | Multi-player, Cross-Platform Multiplayer, Co-op | Multi-player, Cross-Platform Multiplayer, Online Co-op |
| Developers | Reality Pump Studios | Hesketh Studios Ltd |
Side by side
- Both are Strategy games on Steam.
- Earth 2160 (2006) is 17 years older than Executive Assault 2 (2023).
- Executive Assault 2 scores higher on Steam reviews (82.6% positive) than Earth 2160 (59.9% positive).
- Earth 2160 is currently ~60% cheaper on Steam than Executive Assault 2 (9.99 USD vs. 24.99 USD).
- Both support cooperative play.
- Steam Deck: Earth 2160 is Deck Playable, Executive Assault 2 is Deck Unsupported.
Earth 2160 vs Executive Assault 2 — FAQ
- Which is better, Earth 2160 or Executive Assault 2?
- On Steam reviews Executive Assault 2 scores higher (82.6% positive) than Earth 2160 (59.9% positive). Both have enough reviews to trust the signal, so for players using reviews alone, Executive Assault 2 is the safer pick. Genre fit still matters — check the side-by-side table for the categories each game lands in.
- Should I play Earth 2160 or Executive Assault 2 first?
- If you want chronology, Earth 2160 (2006) came out before Executive Assault 2 (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 Earth 2160 and Executive Assault 2 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 Earth 2160 and Executive Assault 2 have co-op?
- Yes — both list a co-op category on Steam. Specifics differ: Earth 2160 ships Co-op; Executive Assault 2 ships Online Co-op, Co-op.