Choose Tiles of War
Choose Tiles of War if you want an Indie game with Multi-player, Shared/Split Screen, and Online PvP. On Steam, it has co-op, so you can bring a friend. Tiles of War launched in 2027.
Tiles of War vs Xenocide
Tiles of War and Xenocide both land in Strategy 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 Strategy games on Steam. Xenocide (2025) is 2 years older than Tiles of War (2027). Tiles of War has co-op; Xenocide does not. 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 Xenocide
Choose Xenocide if it's a focused single-player run rather than a multiplayer commitment. Xenocide launched in 2025.
Both Tiles of War and Xenocide sit in Strategy 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
 Tiles of War |  Xenocide | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2027 | 2025 |
| Genres | Strategy, Indie | Strategy |
| Platforms | Windows, Linux | Windows, macOS |
| Steam Deck | Unrated | Unrated |
| Price | Price unknown | 3.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | — | 1 reviews |
| Multiplayer | Multi-player, Online Co-op, Shared/Split Screen Co-op | Single-player only |
| Developers | NotJustGames | Cryptomnesic |
Side by side
- Both are Strategy games on Steam.
- Xenocide (2025) is 2 years older than Tiles of War (2027).
- Tiles of War has co-op; Xenocide does not.
Tiles of War vs Xenocide — FAQ
- Should I play Tiles of War or Xenocide first?
- If you want chronology, Xenocide (2025) came out before Tiles of War (2027). 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 Tiles of War and Xenocide similar?
- They overlap on Strategy 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 Xenocide have multiplayer like Tiles of War?
- No. Tiles of War supports multiplayer on Steam (Multi-player, Online Co-op, Shared/Split Screen Co-op), while Xenocide is listed as single-player only.