Choose Old World
Choose Old World if you want a Simulation and RPG game with Adjustable Text Size, Color Alternatives, and Camera Comfort. 3,708 Steam reviews back the pick.
Old World vs Chess 2
Old World and Chess 2 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. Old World (2022) is 4 years older than Chess 2 (2026). Both support cooperative play. 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 Chess 2
Choose Chess 2 if it's the newer release (2026) and ships with the modern feature baseline. Chess 2 launched in 2026.
Both Old World and Chess 2 sit in Strategy on Steam and both list Multi-player, Shared/Split Screen, and Online 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
 Old World |  Chess 2 | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2022 | 2026 |
| Genres | Strategy, Simulation, RPG | Strategy |
| Platforms | Windows, macOS, Linux | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Deck Playable | Unrated |
| Price | 39.99 USD | Price unknown |
| Steam reviews | 84.3% positive (3,708 reviews) | — |
| Multiplayer | Multi-player, Cross-Platform Multiplayer, Online Co-op | Multi-player, Online Co-op, Shared/Split Screen Co-op |
| Developers | Mohawk Games | Proper Puppy |
Side by side
- Both are Strategy games on Steam.
- Old World (2022) is 4 years older than Chess 2 (2026).
- Both support cooperative play.
- Old World is Deck Playable on Steam Deck; Chess 2 has no Deck rating yet.
Old World vs Chess 2 — FAQ
- Should I play Old World or Chess 2 first?
- If you want chronology, Old World (2022) came out before Chess 2 (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 Old World and Chess 2 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.
- Do both Old World and Chess 2 have co-op?
- Yes — both list a co-op category on Steam. Specifics differ: Old World ships Online Co-op, Shared/Split Screen Co-op; Chess 2 ships Online Co-op, Shared/Split Screen Co-op.
- Does Old World run on Steam Deck?
- Yes — Old World is rated Deck Playable by Valve. Chess 2 doesn't have a Deck rating yet, so its Deck behaviour is currently unverified.