Choose Commander: Modern War
Choose Commander: Modern War if you want the Multi-player, Shared/Split Screen, and Shared/Split Screen PvP side of the pairing. Commander: Modern War launched in 2023.
Commander: Modern War vs First Colony
Commander: Modern War and First Colony both land in Strategy, 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 Strategy, Indie on Steam. 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 First Colony
Choose First Colony if you want the HDR available side of the pairing. On Steam, it's a focused single-player run rather than a multiplayer commitment.
Both Commander: Modern War and First Colony sit in Strategy 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
 Commander: Modern War |  First Colony | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2023 | — |
| Genres | Strategy, Indie | Strategy, Indie |
| Platforms | Windows, macOS, Linux | Windows, macOS |
| Steam Deck | Unrated | Unrated |
| Price | 9.99 USD | Price unknown |
| Steam reviews | 87.5% positive (24 reviews) | — |
| Multiplayer | Multi-player | Single-player only |
| Developers | GoldenGod Games | Atesh Entertainment, Inc. |
Side by side
- Both share Strategy, Indie on Steam.
Commander: Modern War vs First Colony — FAQ
- Are Commander: Modern War and First Colony similar?
- They overlap on Strategy, 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 First Colony have multiplayer like Commander: Modern War?
- No. Commander: Modern War supports multiplayer on Steam (Multi-player), while First Colony is listed as single-player only.