Choose The Undead War
Choose The Undead War if you want an Indie and Casual experience. On Steam, it's currently about 70% cheaper on the Steam Store. The Undead War launched in 2023.
The Undead War vs Ratnik
The Undead War and Ratnik 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. The Undead War (2023) is 3 years older than Ratnik (2026). The Undead War is currently ~70% cheaper on Steam than Ratnik (2.99 USD vs. 9.99 USD). 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 Ratnik
Choose Ratnik if you want the Camera Comfort, Custom Volume Controls, and Playable without Timed Input side of the pairing. On Steam, it's the newer release (2026) and ships with the modern feature baseline. Ratnik launched in 2026.
Both The Undead War and Ratnik sit in Strategy and Simulation 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
 The Undead War |  Ratnik | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2023 | 2026 |
| Genres | Strategy, Indie, Simulation, Casual | Strategy, Simulation |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Deck Playable | Unrated |
| Price | 2.99 USD | 9.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 2 reviews | 2 reviews |
| Multiplayer | Single-player only | Single-player only |
| Developers | Xtreme | Phalanx Tactical |
Side by side
- Both share Strategy, Simulation on Steam.
- The Undead War (2023) is 3 years older than Ratnik (2026).
- The Undead War is currently ~70% cheaper on Steam than Ratnik (2.99 USD vs. 9.99 USD).
- The Undead War is Deck Playable on Steam Deck; Ratnik has no Deck rating yet.
The Undead War vs Ratnik — FAQ
- Should I play The Undead War or Ratnik first?
- If you want chronology, The Undead War (2023) came out before Ratnik (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 The Undead War and Ratnik 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.
- Does The Undead War run on Steam Deck?
- Yes — The Undead War is rated Deck Playable by Valve. Ratnik doesn't have a Deck rating yet, so its Deck behaviour is currently unverified.