Crisis in the Kremlin vs Picket Line
Crisis in the Kremlin and Picket Line sit side-by-side in player discussions even though their catalogue tags only partly overlap. 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: Crisis in the Kremlin (2017) is 6 years older than Picket Line (2023). Crisis in the Kremlin is currently ~33% cheaper on Steam than Picket Line (1.99 USD vs. 2.99 USD). Crisis in the Kremlin is Deck Playable on Steam Deck; Picket Line has no Deck rating yet. No login or purchase needed — scroll for the full table, the verdict FAQ, and links to ranked similar games for both titles.
Side-by-side comparison
 Crisis in the Kremlin |  Picket Line | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2017 | 2023 |
| Genres | Strategy, Indie, Simulation | Casual |
| Platforms | Windows, macOS, Linux | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Deck Playable | Unrated |
| Price | 1.99 USD | 2.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 75.4% positive (456 reviews) | 5 reviews |
| Multiplayer | Single-player only | Single-player only |
| Developers | Nostalgames | Quarc Games |
Side by side
- Crisis in the Kremlin (2017) is 6 years older than Picket Line (2023).
- Crisis in the Kremlin is currently ~33% cheaper on Steam than Picket Line (1.99 USD vs. 2.99 USD).
- Crisis in the Kremlin is Deck Playable on Steam Deck; Picket Line has no Deck rating yet.
Crisis in the Kremlin vs Picket Line — FAQ
- Should I play Crisis in the Kremlin or Picket Line first?
- If you want chronology, Crisis in the Kremlin (2017) came out before Picket Line (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.
- Does Crisis in the Kremlin run on Steam Deck?
- Yes — Crisis in the Kremlin is rated Deck Playable by Valve. Picket Line doesn't have a Deck rating yet, so its Deck behaviour is currently unverified.