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Wolfenstein II: The New Colossus vs Soviet Soldier

Wolfenstein II: The New Colossus and Soviet Soldier both land in Action 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 Action games on Steam. Wolfenstein II: The New Colossus (2017) is 7 years older than Soviet Soldier (2024). Soviet Soldier scores higher on Steam reviews (80% positive) than Wolfenstein II: The New Colossus (78.1% 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 Wolfenstein II: The New Colossus

Choose Wolfenstein II: The New Colossus if you want the Color Alternatives, Stereo Sound, and Surround Sound side of the pairing. On Steam, it's Steam Deck Verified, so handheld play works out of the box. 17,281 Steam reviews back the pick.

Choose Soviet Soldier

Choose Soviet Soldier if it's currently about 60% cheaper on the Steam Store. Soviet Soldier launched in 2024.

Both Wolfenstein II: The New Colossus and Soviet Soldier sit in Action on Steam, so either pick lands in the same broad neighborhood. Steam reviews are nearly tied (78.1% vs 80% positive), so genre fit is the cleanest tiebreaker — scroll the table for the feature-by-feature view.

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Wolfenstein II: The New Colossus vs Soviet Soldier — Steam metadata comparison
Wolfenstein II: The New Colossus — Steam game coverWolfenstein II: The New ColossusSoviet Soldier — Steam game coverSoviet Soldier
Released20172024
GenresActionAction
PlatformsWindowsWindows
Steam DeckDeck VerifiedUnrated
Price39.99 USD15.99 USD
Steam reviews78.1% positive (17,281 reviews)80% positive (10 reviews)
MultiplayerSingle-player onlySingle-player only
DevelopersMachineGamesGo Up Gaming

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Wolfenstein II: The New Colossus vs Soviet Soldier — FAQ

Should I play Wolfenstein II: The New Colossus or Soviet Soldier first?
If you want chronology, Wolfenstein II: The New Colossus (2017) came out before Soviet Soldier (2024). 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 Wolfenstein II: The New Colossus and Soviet Soldier similar?
They overlap on Action 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.
Does Wolfenstein II: The New Colossus run on Steam Deck?
Yes — Wolfenstein II: The New Colossus is rated Deck Verified by Valve. Soviet Soldier doesn't have a Deck rating yet, so its Deck behaviour is currently unverified.
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