Choose Wargroove
Choose Wargroove if you want an Indie game with Steam Turn Notifications, Online PvP, and Online Co-op. On Steam, it has co-op, so you can bring a friend. 2,370 Steam reviews back the pick.
Wargroove vs Proximity
Wargroove and Proximity 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. Wargroove (2019) is 7 years older than Proximity (2026). Proximity scores higher on Steam reviews (93.3% positive) than Wargroove (82.8% 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 Proximity
Choose Proximity if you want a Free To Play and Casual game with Custom Volume Controls, Playable without Timed Input, and Mouse Only Option. On Steam, it's free to play, so the barrier to trying it is zero. Proximity launched in 2026.
Both Wargroove and Proximity sit in Strategy on Steam and both list Multi-player, Shared/Split Screen, and Shared/Split Screen 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
 Wargroove |  Proximity | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2019 | 2026 |
| Genres | Strategy, Indie | Strategy, Free To Play, Casual |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Deck Playable | Unrated |
| Price | 19.99 USD | Free to play |
| Steam reviews | 82.8% positive (2,370 reviews) | 93.3% positive (15 reviews) |
| Multiplayer | Multi-player, Cross-Platform Multiplayer, Online Co-op | Multi-player |
| Developers | Chucklefish | Adam Robichaux |
Side by side
- Both are Strategy games on Steam.
- Wargroove (2019) is 7 years older than Proximity (2026).
- Proximity scores higher on Steam reviews (93.3% positive) than Wargroove (82.8% positive).
- Proximity is free; Wargroove is paid (19.99 USD).
- Wargroove has co-op; Proximity does not.
- Wargroove is Deck Playable on Steam Deck; Proximity has no Deck rating yet.
Wargroove vs Proximity — FAQ
- Should I play Wargroove or Proximity first?
- If you want chronology, Wargroove (2019) came out before Proximity (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 Wargroove and Proximity 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.
- Is Proximity free?
- Yes — Proximity is a free-to-play Steam title. Wargroove is paid (19.99 USD).
- Does Wargroove run on Steam Deck?
- Yes — Wargroove is rated Deck Playable by Valve. Proximity doesn't have a Deck rating yet, so its Deck behaviour is currently unverified.