Executive Assault vs Executive Assault 2
Executive Assault and Executive Assault 2 both land in Action, 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 share Action, Strategy on Steam. Executive Assault (2015) is 8 years older than Executive Assault 2 (2023). Executive Assault scores higher on Steam reviews (84.9% positive) than Executive Assault 2 (82.6% positive). No login or purchase needed — scroll for the full table, the verdict FAQ, and links to ranked similar games for both titles.
Side-by-side comparison
 Executive Assault |  Executive Assault 2 | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2015 | 2023 |
| Genres | Action, Strategy | Action, Strategy, Indie |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows, macOS |
| Steam Deck | Unrated | Deck Unsupported |
| Price | 12.99 USD | 24.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 84.9% positive (1,095 reviews) | 82.6% positive (1,204 reviews) |
| Multiplayer | Multi-player, Online Co-op, Co-op | Multi-player, Cross-Platform Multiplayer, Online Co-op |
| Developers | Hesketh Studios Ltd | Hesketh Studios Ltd |
Side by side
- Both share Action, Strategy on Steam.
- Executive Assault (2015) is 8 years older than Executive Assault 2 (2023).
- Executive Assault scores higher on Steam reviews (84.9% positive) than Executive Assault 2 (82.6% positive).
- Executive Assault is currently ~48% cheaper on Steam than Executive Assault 2 (12.99 USD vs. 24.99 USD).
- Both support cooperative play.
- Executive Assault 2 is Deck Unsupported on Steam Deck; Executive Assault has no Deck rating yet.
Executive Assault vs Executive Assault 2 — FAQ
- Which is better, Executive Assault or Executive Assault 2?
- On Steam reviews Executive Assault scores higher (84.9% positive) than Executive Assault 2 (82.6% positive). Both have enough reviews to trust the signal, so for players using reviews alone, Executive Assault is the safer pick. Genre fit still matters — check the side-by-side table for the categories each game lands in.
- Should I play Executive Assault or Executive Assault 2 first?
- If you want chronology, Executive Assault (2015) came out before Executive Assault 2 (2023). 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 Executive Assault and Executive Assault 2 similar?
- They overlap on Action, 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.
- Do both Executive Assault and Executive Assault 2 have co-op?
- Yes — both list a co-op category on Steam. Specifics differ: Executive Assault ships Online Co-op, Co-op; Executive Assault 2 ships Online Co-op, Co-op.