Choose Arma 2
Choose Arma 2 if you want the Multi-player and Co-op side of the pairing. On Steam, it has co-op, so you can bring a friend. 1,612 Steam reviews back the pick.
Arma 2 vs Central Intelligence
Arma 2 and Central Intelligence both land in Action, Strategy, 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 Action, Strategy, Simulation on Steam. Arma 2 (2009) is 9 years older than Central Intelligence (2018). Central Intelligence is currently ~90% cheaper on Steam than Arma 2 (1.24 USD vs. 12.99 USD). 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 Central Intelligence
Choose Central Intelligence if it's currently about 90% cheaper on the Steam Store. Central Intelligence launched in 2018.
Both Arma 2 and Central Intelligence sit in Action, Strategy, 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
 Arma 2 |  Central Intelligence | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2009 | 2018 |
| Genres | Action, Strategy, Simulation | Action, Strategy, Simulation |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Deck Unsupported | Unrated |
| Price | 12.99 USD | 1.24 USD |
| Steam reviews | 84.1% positive (1,612 reviews) | 3 reviews |
| Multiplayer | Multi-player, Co-op | Single-player only |
| Developers | Bohemia Interactive | OCEAN Software |
Side by side
- Both share Action, Strategy, Simulation on Steam.
- Arma 2 (2009) is 9 years older than Central Intelligence (2018).
- Central Intelligence is currently ~90% cheaper on Steam than Arma 2 (1.24 USD vs. 12.99 USD).
- Arma 2 has co-op; Central Intelligence does not.
- Arma 2 is Deck Unsupported on Steam Deck; Central Intelligence has no Deck rating yet.
Arma 2 vs Central Intelligence — FAQ
- Should I play Arma 2 or Central Intelligence first?
- If you want chronology, Arma 2 (2009) came out before Central Intelligence (2018). 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 Arma 2 and Central Intelligence similar?
- They overlap on Action, Strategy, 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.
- Does Central Intelligence have multiplayer like Arma 2?
- No. Arma 2 supports multiplayer on Steam (Multi-player, Co-op), while Central Intelligence is listed as single-player only.