Choose Shattered Throne
Choose Shattered Throne if it's currently about 83% cheaper on the Steam Store. Shattered Throne launched in 2016.
Shattered Throne vs Unity of Command II
Shattered Throne and Unity of Command II both land in Strategy, Indie 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 Strategy, Indie on Steam. Shattered Throne (2016) is 3 years older than Unity of Command II (2019). Unity of Command II scores higher on Steam reviews (80.6% positive) than Shattered Throne (76.2% 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 Unity of Command II
Choose Unity of Command II if you want a Simulation experience. On Steam, it's the newer release (2019) and ships with the modern feature baseline. 1,130 Steam reviews back the pick.
Both Shattered Throne and Unity of Command II sit in Strategy and Indie on Steam and both list Multi-player, Shared/Split Screen, and Shared/Split Screen PvP, 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
 Shattered Throne |  Unity of Command II | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2016 | 2019 |
| Genres | Strategy, Indie | Strategy, Indie, Simulation |
| Platforms | Windows, macOS, Linux | Windows, macOS, Linux |
| Steam Deck | Unrated | Deck Verified |
| Price | 4.99 USD | 29.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 76.2% positive (21 reviews) | 80.6% positive (1,130 reviews) |
| Multiplayer | Multi-player | Multi-player |
| Developers | Checkmark Games | 2x2 Games, Croteam |
Side by side
- Both share Strategy, Indie on Steam.
- Shattered Throne (2016) is 3 years older than Unity of Command II (2019).
- Unity of Command II scores higher on Steam reviews (80.6% positive) than Shattered Throne (76.2% positive).
- Shattered Throne is currently ~83% cheaper on Steam than Unity of Command II (4.99 USD vs. 29.99 USD).
- Unity of Command II is Deck Verified on Steam Deck; Shattered Throne has no Deck rating yet.
Shattered Throne vs Unity of Command II — FAQ
- Should I play Shattered Throne or Unity of Command II first?
- If you want chronology, Shattered Throne (2016) came out before Unity of Command II (2019). 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 Shattered Throne and Unity of Command II similar?
- They overlap on Strategy, Indie 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.