Choose Victoria II
Choose Victoria II if you want the Multi-player side of the pairing. 9,038 Steam reviews back the pick.
Victoria II vs On The Western Front
Victoria II and On The Western Front 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. Victoria II (2010) is 15 years older than On The Western Front (2025). Victoria II scores higher on Steam reviews (92.7% positive) than On The Western Front (85.9% 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 On The Western Front
Choose On The Western Front if you want an Indie and Simulation experience. On Steam, it's currently about 30% cheaper on the Steam Store. On The Western Front launched in 2025.
Both Victoria II and On The Western Front 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
 Victoria II |  On The Western Front | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2010 | 2025 |
| Genres | Strategy | Strategy, Indie, Simulation |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows, macOS |
| Steam Deck | Deck Playable | Unrated |
| Price | 19.99 USD | 13.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 92.7% positive (9,038 reviews) | 85.9% positive (71 reviews) |
| Multiplayer | Multi-player | Single-player only |
| Developers | Paradox Development Studio | Aggroblakh |
Side by side
- Both are Strategy games on Steam.
- Victoria II (2010) is 15 years older than On The Western Front (2025).
- Victoria II scores higher on Steam reviews (92.7% positive) than On The Western Front (85.9% positive).
- On The Western Front is currently ~30% cheaper on Steam than Victoria II (13.99 USD vs. 19.99 USD).
- Victoria II is Deck Playable on Steam Deck; On The Western Front has no Deck rating yet.
Victoria II vs On The Western Front — FAQ
- Should I play Victoria II or On The Western Front first?
- If you want chronology, Victoria II (2010) came out before On The Western Front (2025). 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 Victoria II and On The Western Front 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 On The Western Front have multiplayer like Victoria II?
- No. Victoria II supports multiplayer on Steam (Multi-player), while On The Western Front is listed as single-player only.
- Does Victoria II run on Steam Deck?
- Yes — Victoria II is rated Deck Playable by Valve. On The Western Front doesn't have a Deck rating yet, so its Deck behaviour is currently unverified.