Choose Crisis in the Kremlin
Choose Crisis in the Kremlin if it's currently about 87% cheaper on the Steam Store. Crisis in the Kremlin launched in 2017.
Crisis in the Kremlin vs Through the Darkest of Times
Crisis in the Kremlin and Through the Darkest of Times both land in Strategy, Indie, 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, Indie, Simulation on Steam. Crisis in the Kremlin (2017) is 3 years older than Through the Darkest of Times (2020). Through the Darkest of Times scores higher on Steam reviews (84.9% positive) than Crisis in the Kremlin (75.4% 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 Through the Darkest of Times
Choose Through the Darkest of Times if you want an Adventure experience. On Steam, it carries the stronger Steam consensus at 84.9% positive across 272 reviews.
Both Crisis in the Kremlin and Through the Darkest of Times sit in Strategy, Indie, 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
 Crisis in the Kremlin |  Through the Darkest of Times | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2017 | 2020 |
| Genres | Strategy, Indie, Simulation | Strategy, Indie, Adventure, Simulation |
| Platforms | Windows, macOS, Linux | Windows, macOS |
| Steam Deck | Deck Playable | Deck Playable |
| Price | 1.99 USD | 14.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 75.4% positive (456 reviews) | 84.9% positive (272 reviews) |
| Multiplayer | Single-player only | Single-player only |
| Developers | Nostalgames | Paintbucket Games |
Side by side
- Both share Strategy, Indie, Simulation on Steam.
- Crisis in the Kremlin (2017) is 3 years older than Through the Darkest of Times (2020).
- Through the Darkest of Times scores higher on Steam reviews (84.9% positive) than Crisis in the Kremlin (75.4% positive).
- Crisis in the Kremlin is currently ~87% cheaper on Steam than Through the Darkest of Times (1.99 USD vs. 14.99 USD).
- Both are Deck Playable.
Crisis in the Kremlin vs Through the Darkest of Times — FAQ
- Which is better, Crisis in the Kremlin or Through the Darkest of Times?
- On Steam reviews Through the Darkest of Times scores higher (84.9% positive) than Crisis in the Kremlin (75.4% positive). Both have enough reviews to trust the signal, so for players using reviews alone, Through the Darkest of Times is the safer pick. Genre fit still matters — check the side-by-side table for the categories each game lands in.
- Should I play Crisis in the Kremlin or Through the Darkest of Times first?
- If you want chronology, Crisis in the Kremlin (2017) came out before Through the Darkest of Times (2020). 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 Crisis in the Kremlin and Through the Darkest of Times similar?
- They overlap on Strategy, Indie, 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.