Choose AI War 2
Choose AI War 2 if you want a Simulation game with LAN Co-op, Camera Comfort, and Custom Volume Controls. AI War 2 launched in 2019.
AI War 2 vs Kron Wars
AI War 2 and Kron Wars 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. AI War 2 (2019) is 7 years older than Kron Wars (2026). Kron Wars is free; AI War 2 is paid (19.99 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 Kron Wars
Choose Kron Wars if you want a Massively Multiplayer, RPG, and Free To Play game with MMO, Online PvP, and PvP. On Steam, it's free to play, so the barrier to trying it is zero. Kron Wars launched in 2026.
Both AI War 2 and Kron Wars sit in Strategy and Indie on Steam and both list Multi-player, Online Co-op, and Adjustable Text Size, 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 |  Kron Wars | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2019 | 2026 |
| Genres | Strategy, Indie, Simulation | Strategy, Indie, Massively Multiplayer, RPG, Free To Play |
| Platforms | Windows, macOS, Linux | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Deck Playable | Unrated |
| Price | 19.99 USD | Free to play |
| Steam reviews | 89.2% positive (950 reviews) | — |
| Multiplayer | Multi-player, Cross-Platform Multiplayer, Online Co-op | Multi-player, Cross-Platform Multiplayer, Online Co-op |
| Developers | Arcen Games | Alien Bulb |
Side by side
- Both share Strategy, Indie on Steam.
- AI War 2 (2019) is 7 years older than Kron Wars (2026).
- Kron Wars is free; AI War 2 is paid (19.99 USD).
- Both support cooperative play.
- AI War 2 is Deck Playable on Steam Deck; Kron Wars has no Deck rating yet.
AI War 2 vs Kron Wars — FAQ
- Should I play AI War 2 or Kron Wars first?
- If you want chronology, AI War 2 (2019) came out before Kron Wars (2026). 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 Kron Wars 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.
- Do both AI War 2 and Kron Wars have co-op?
- Yes — both list a co-op category on Steam. Specifics differ: AI War 2 ships Online Co-op, LAN Co-op; Kron Wars ships Online Co-op, Co-op.
- Is Kron Wars free?
- Yes — Kron Wars is a free-to-play Steam title. AI War 2 is paid (19.99 USD).
- Does AI War 2 run on Steam Deck?
- Yes — AI War 2 is rated Deck Playable by Valve. Kron Wars doesn't have a Deck rating yet, so its Deck behaviour is currently unverified.