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Wolfenstein: The New Order vs Soviet Soldier

Wolfenstein: The New Order and Soviet Soldier 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. Wolfenstein: The New Order (2014) is 10 years older than Soviet Soldier (2024). Wolfenstein: The New Order scores higher on Steam reviews (90% positive) than Soviet Soldier (80% 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 Wolfenstein: The New Order

Choose Wolfenstein: The New Order if you want the Steam Leaderboards, Stereo Sound, and Surround Sound side of the pairing. On Steam, it's Steam Deck Verified, so handheld play works out of the box. 25,503 Steam reviews back the pick.

Choose Soviet Soldier

Choose Soviet Soldier if it's currently about 20% cheaper on the Steam Store. Soviet Soldier launched in 2024.

Both Wolfenstein: The New Order and Soviet Soldier 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

Wolfenstein: The New Order vs Soviet Soldier — Steam metadata comparison
Wolfenstein: The New Order — Steam game coverWolfenstein: The New OrderSoviet Soldier — Steam game coverSoviet Soldier
Released20142024
GenresActionAction
PlatformsWindowsWindows
Steam DeckDeck VerifiedUnrated
Price19.99 USD15.99 USD
Steam reviews90% positive (25,503 reviews)80% positive (10 reviews)
MultiplayerSingle-player onlySingle-player only
DevelopersMachineGamesGo Up Gaming

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Wolfenstein: The New Order vs Soviet Soldier — FAQ

Should I play Wolfenstein: The New Order or Soviet Soldier first?
If you want chronology, Wolfenstein: The New Order (2014) came out before Soviet Soldier (2024). 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 Wolfenstein: The New Order and Soviet Soldier 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 Wolfenstein: The New Order run on Steam Deck?
Yes — Wolfenstein: The New Order is rated Deck Verified by Valve. Soviet Soldier doesn't have a Deck rating yet, so its Deck behaviour is currently unverified.
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