Choose Retro Commander
Choose Retro Commander if you want an Indie and Free To Play game with Multi-player, Online PvP, and Online Co-op. On Steam, it's free to play, so the barrier to trying it is zero. Retro Commander launched in 2023.
Retro Commander vs reconquest
Retro Commander and reconquest 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. reconquest (2016) is 7 years older than Retro Commander (2023). Retro Commander scores higher on Steam reviews (75.7% positive) than reconquest (52.1% 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 reconquest
Choose reconquest if it's a focused single-player run rather than a multiplayer commitment. reconquest launched in 2016.
Both Retro Commander and reconquest 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
 Retro Commander |  reconquest | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2023 | 2016 |
| Genres | Strategy, Indie, Free To Play | Strategy |
| Platforms | Windows, macOS, Linux | Windows, macOS |
| Steam Deck | Deck Playable | Unrated |
| Price | Free to play | 11.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 75.7% positive (210 reviews) | 52.1% positive (94 reviews) |
| Multiplayer | Multi-player, Cross-Platform Multiplayer, Online Co-op | Single-player only |
| Developers | Noble Master LLC | StormCube Games |
Side by side
- Both are Strategy games on Steam.
- reconquest (2016) is 7 years older than Retro Commander (2023).
- Retro Commander scores higher on Steam reviews (75.7% positive) than reconquest (52.1% positive).
- Retro Commander is free; reconquest is paid (11.99 USD).
- Retro Commander has co-op; reconquest does not.
- Retro Commander is Deck Playable on Steam Deck; reconquest has no Deck rating yet.
Retro Commander vs reconquest — FAQ
- Should I play Retro Commander or reconquest first?
- If you want chronology, reconquest (2016) came out before Retro Commander (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 Retro Commander and reconquest 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 reconquest have multiplayer like Retro Commander?
- No. Retro Commander supports multiplayer on Steam (Multi-player, Cross-Platform Multiplayer, Online Co-op), while reconquest is listed as single-player only.
- Is Retro Commander free?
- Yes — Retro Commander is a free-to-play Steam title. reconquest is paid (11.99 USD).
- Does Retro Commander run on Steam Deck?
- Yes — Retro Commander is rated Deck Playable by Valve. reconquest doesn't have a Deck rating yet, so its Deck behaviour is currently unverified.