Choose Athena Crisis
Choose Athena Crisis if you want an Indie game with Online PvP, Online Co-op, and Co-op. On Steam, it's Steam Deck Verified, so handheld play works out of the box. Athena Crisis launched in 2024.
Athena Crisis vs Proximity
Athena Crisis and Proximity 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. Athena Crisis (2024) is 2 years older than Proximity (2026). Proximity scores higher on Steam reviews (93.3% positive) than Athena Crisis (81.4% 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 Proximity
Choose Proximity if you want a Free To Play and Casual game with Shared/Split Screen, Shared/Split Screen PvP, and Custom Volume Controls. On Steam, it's free to play, so the barrier to trying it is zero. Proximity launched in 2026.
Both Athena Crisis and Proximity sit in Strategy on Steam and both list Multi-player and PvP, 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
 Athena Crisis |  Proximity | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2024 | 2026 |
| Genres | Strategy, Indie | Strategy, Free To Play, Casual |
| Platforms | Windows, macOS, Linux | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Deck Verified | Unrated |
| Price | 9.99 USD | Free to play |
| Steam reviews | 81.4% positive (97 reviews) | 93.3% positive (15 reviews) |
| Multiplayer | Multi-player, Cross-Platform Multiplayer, Online Co-op | Multi-player |
| Developers | Nakazawa Tech | Adam Robichaux |
Side by side
- Both are Strategy games on Steam.
- Athena Crisis (2024) is 2 years older than Proximity (2026).
- Proximity scores higher on Steam reviews (93.3% positive) than Athena Crisis (81.4% positive).
- Proximity is free; Athena Crisis is paid (9.99 USD).
- Athena Crisis has co-op; Proximity does not.
- Athena Crisis is Deck Verified on Steam Deck; Proximity has no Deck rating yet.
Athena Crisis vs Proximity — FAQ
- Should I play Athena Crisis or Proximity first?
- If you want chronology, Athena Crisis (2024) came out before Proximity (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 Athena Crisis and Proximity 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.
- Is Proximity free?
- Yes — Proximity is a free-to-play Steam title. Athena Crisis is paid (9.99 USD).
- Does Athena Crisis run on Steam Deck?
- Yes — Athena Crisis is rated Deck Verified by Valve. Proximity doesn't have a Deck rating yet, so its Deck behaviour is currently unverified.