Choose Cortex Command
Choose Cortex Command if you want a Strategy game with Multi-player and Shared/Split Screen. On Steam, it's currently about 20% cheaper on the Steam Store. 1,293 Steam reviews back the pick.
Cortex Command vs Valfaris
Cortex Command and Valfaris both land in Action, Indie 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, Indie on Steam. Cortex Command (2012) is 7 years older than Valfaris (2019). Valfaris scores higher on Steam reviews (87.2% positive) than Cortex Command (79.6% 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 Valfaris
Choose Valfaris if it carries the stronger Steam consensus at 87.2% positive across 795 reviews.
Both Cortex Command and Valfaris sit in Action and Indie 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
 Cortex Command |  Valfaris | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2012 | 2019 |
| Genres | Action, Strategy, Indie | Action, Indie |
| Platforms | Windows, macOS | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Deck Unsupported | Deck Verified |
| Price | 19.99 USD | 24.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 79.6% positive (1,293 reviews) | 87.2% positive (795 reviews) |
| Multiplayer | Multi-player | Single-player only |
| Developers | Data Realms | Steel Mantis |
Side by side
- Both share Action, Indie on Steam.
- Cortex Command (2012) is 7 years older than Valfaris (2019).
- Valfaris scores higher on Steam reviews (87.2% positive) than Cortex Command (79.6% positive).
- Cortex Command is currently ~20% cheaper on Steam than Valfaris (19.99 USD vs. 24.99 USD).
- Steam Deck: Cortex Command is Deck Unsupported, Valfaris is Deck Verified.
Cortex Command vs Valfaris — FAQ
- Which is better, Cortex Command or Valfaris?
- On Steam reviews Valfaris scores higher (87.2% positive) than Cortex Command (79.6% positive). Both have enough reviews to trust the signal, so for players using reviews alone, Valfaris is the safer pick. Genre fit still matters — check the side-by-side table for the categories each game lands in.
- Should I play Cortex Command or Valfaris first?
- If you want chronology, Cortex Command (2012) came out before Valfaris (2019). 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 Cortex Command and Valfaris similar?
- They overlap on Action, Indie 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 Valfaris have multiplayer like Cortex Command?
- No. Cortex Command supports multiplayer on Steam (Multi-player), while Valfaris is listed as single-player only.