Choose Solar Nations 2
Choose Solar Nations 2 if you want an Early Access game with Online PvP, PvP, and Adjustable Text Size. Solar Nations 2 launched in 2025.
Solar Nations 2 vs MANDATUM
Solar Nations 2 and MANDATUM both land in Strategy, Simulation 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, Simulation on Steam. Solar Nations 2 (2025) is 1 year older than MANDATUM (2026). Both support cooperative play. 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 MANDATUM
Choose MANDATUM if you want an Action and Adventure game with Stereo Sound. MANDATUM launched in 2026.
Both Solar Nations 2 and MANDATUM sit in Strategy and Simulation on Steam and both list Multi-player, Online Co-op, and Custom Volume Controls, 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
 Solar Nations 2 |  MANDATUM | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2025 | 2026 |
| Genres | Strategy, Simulation, Early Access | Action, Strategy, Adventure, Simulation |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Unrated | Unrated |
| Price | 9.99 USD | Price unknown |
| Steam reviews | 91.2% positive (68 reviews) | — |
| Multiplayer | Multi-player, Online Co-op, Co-op | Multi-player, Online Co-op, Co-op |
| Developers | Flomgus Games | LAMPOON ECLIPSE |
Side by side
- Both share Strategy, Simulation on Steam.
- Solar Nations 2 (2025) is 1 year older than MANDATUM (2026).
- Both support cooperative play.
Solar Nations 2 vs MANDATUM — FAQ
- Should I play Solar Nations 2 or MANDATUM first?
- If you want chronology, Solar Nations 2 (2025) came out before MANDATUM (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 Solar Nations 2 and MANDATUM similar?
- They overlap on Strategy, Simulation 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 Solar Nations 2 and MANDATUM have co-op?
- Yes — both list a co-op category on Steam. Specifics differ: Solar Nations 2 ships Online Co-op, Co-op; MANDATUM ships Online Co-op, Co-op.