Choose AfterWar
Choose AfterWar if you want an Early Access experience. AfterWar launched in 2023.
AfterWar vs Cat's Vote
AfterWar and Cat's Vote both land in Strategy, Indie, 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, Indie, Simulation on Steam. AfterWar (2023) is 1 year older than Cat's Vote (2024). Cat's Vote scores higher on Steam reviews (93.3% positive) than AfterWar (56.7% 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 Cat's Vote
Choose Cat's Vote if it's currently about 80% cheaper on the Steam Store. Cat's Vote launched in 2024.
Both AfterWar and Cat's Vote sit in Strategy, Indie, 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
 AfterWar |  Cat's Vote | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2023 | 2024 |
| Genres | Strategy, Indie, Simulation, Early Access | Strategy, Indie, Simulation |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows, macOS, Linux |
| Steam Deck | Unrated | Unrated |
| Price | 24.99 USD | 4.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 56.7% positive (30 reviews) | 93.3% positive (15 reviews) |
| Multiplayer | Single-player only | Single-player only |
| Developers | Dmytro Lumen | Danar Dev |
Side by side
- Both share Strategy, Indie, Simulation on Steam.
- AfterWar (2023) is 1 year older than Cat's Vote (2024).
- Cat's Vote scores higher on Steam reviews (93.3% positive) than AfterWar (56.7% positive).
- Cat's Vote is currently ~80% cheaper on Steam than AfterWar (4.99 USD vs. 24.99 USD).
AfterWar vs Cat's Vote — FAQ
- Should I play AfterWar or Cat's Vote first?
- If you want chronology, AfterWar (2023) came out before Cat's Vote (2024). 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 AfterWar and Cat's Vote similar?
- They overlap on Strategy, Indie, 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.