Choose US and THEM
Choose US and THEM if it matches what drew you to this matchup. US and THEM launched in 2014.
US and THEM vs Crimson Banner: War of Liberation
US and THEM and Crimson Banner: War of Liberation 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. US and THEM (2014) is 12 years older than Crimson Banner: War of Liberation (2026). 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 Crimson Banner: War of Liberation
Choose Crimson Banner: War of Liberation if you want a Simulation and Early Access experience. On Steam, it's the newer release (2026) and ships with the modern feature baseline. Crimson Banner: War of Liberation launched in 2026.
Both US and THEM and Crimson Banner: War of Liberation 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
 US and THEM |  Crimson Banner: War of Liberation | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2014 | 2026 |
| Genres | Strategy | Strategy, Simulation, Early Access |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows, macOS |
| Steam Deck | Unrated | Unrated |
| Price | 2.99 USD | Price unknown |
| Steam reviews | 32.8% positive (58 reviews) | — |
| Multiplayer | Single-player only | Single-player only |
| Developers | Icehole Games | 赤旗制作组 |
Side by side
- Both are Strategy games on Steam.
- US and THEM (2014) is 12 years older than Crimson Banner: War of Liberation (2026).
US and THEM vs Crimson Banner: War of Liberation — FAQ
- Should I play US and THEM or Crimson Banner: War of Liberation first?
- If you want chronology, US and THEM (2014) came out before Crimson Banner: War of Liberation (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 US and THEM and Crimson Banner: War of Liberation 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.