Choose AI War 2
Choose AI War 2 if you want an Indie game with Multi-player, Online Co-op, and LAN Co-op. On Steam, it's currently about 50% cheaper on the Steam Store. AI War 2 launched in 2019.
AI War 2 vs STAR FLEET II - Krellan Commander Version 2.0
AI War 2 and STAR FLEET II - Krellan Commander Version 2.0 both land in 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 Strategy, Simulation on Steam. AI War 2 (2019) is 4 years older than STAR FLEET II - Krellan Commander Version 2.0 (2023). STAR FLEET II - Krellan Commander Version 2.0 scores higher on Steam reviews (96.4% positive) than AI War 2 (89.2% 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 STAR FLEET II - Krellan Commander Version 2.0
Choose STAR FLEET II - Krellan Commander Version 2.0 if it's the newer release (2023) and ships with the modern feature baseline. STAR FLEET II - Krellan Commander Version 2.0 launched in 2023.
Both AI War 2 and STAR FLEET II - Krellan Commander Version 2.0 sit in 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
 AI War 2 |  STAR FLEET II - Krellan Commander Version 2.0 | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2019 | 2023 |
| Genres | Strategy, Indie, Simulation | Strategy, Simulation |
| Platforms | Windows, macOS, Linux | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Deck Playable | Unrated |
| Price | 4.99 USD | 9.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 89.2% positive (950 reviews) | 96.4% positive (56 reviews) |
| Multiplayer | Multi-player, Cross-Platform Multiplayer, Online Co-op | Single-player only |
| Developers | Arcen Games | Trevor Sorensen, Mark Baldwin |
Side by side
- Both share Strategy, Simulation on Steam.
- AI War 2 (2019) is 4 years older than STAR FLEET II - Krellan Commander Version 2.0 (2023).
- STAR FLEET II - Krellan Commander Version 2.0 scores higher on Steam reviews (96.4% positive) than AI War 2 (89.2% positive).
- AI War 2 is currently ~50% cheaper on Steam than STAR FLEET II - Krellan Commander Version 2.0 (4.99 USD vs. 9.99 USD).
- AI War 2 has co-op; STAR FLEET II - Krellan Commander Version 2.0 does not.
- AI War 2 is Deck Playable on Steam Deck; STAR FLEET II - Krellan Commander Version 2.0 has no Deck rating yet.
AI War 2 vs STAR FLEET II - Krellan Commander Version 2.0 — FAQ
- Should I play AI War 2 or STAR FLEET II - Krellan Commander Version 2.0 first?
- If you want chronology, AI War 2 (2019) came out before STAR FLEET II - Krellan Commander Version 2.0 (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 AI War 2 and STAR FLEET II - Krellan Commander Version 2.0 similar?
- They overlap on 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 STAR FLEET II - Krellan Commander Version 2.0 have multiplayer like AI War 2?
- No. AI War 2 supports multiplayer on Steam (Multi-player, Cross-Platform Multiplayer, Online Co-op), while STAR FLEET II - Krellan Commander Version 2.0 is listed as single-player only.
- Does AI War 2 run on Steam Deck?
- Yes — AI War 2 is rated Deck Playable by Valve. STAR FLEET II - Krellan Commander Version 2.0 doesn't have a Deck rating yet, so its Deck behaviour is currently unverified.