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Unity of Command II vs Broken Lines

Unity of Command II and Broken Lines 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. Unity of Command II (2019) is 1 year older than Broken Lines (2020). Unity of Command II scores higher on Steam reviews (80.6% positive) than Broken Lines (76.7% 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 Unity of Command II

Choose Unity of Command II if you want an Indie and Simulation game with Multi-player, Shared/Split Screen, and Shared/Split Screen PvP. On Steam, it carries the stronger Steam consensus at 80.6% positive across 1,130 reviews.

Choose Broken Lines

Choose Broken Lines if it's a focused single-player run rather than a multiplayer commitment. Broken Lines launched in 2020.

Both Unity of Command II and Broken Lines sit in Strategy 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.

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Unity of Command II vs Broken Lines — Steam metadata comparison
Unity of Command II — Steam game coverUnity of Command IIBroken Lines — Steam game coverBroken Lines
Released20192020
GenresStrategy, Indie, SimulationStrategy
PlatformsWindows, macOS, LinuxWindows, macOS, Linux
Steam DeckDeck VerifiedUnrated
Price29.99 USD24.99 USD
Steam reviews80.6% positive (1,130 reviews)76.7% positive (347 reviews)
MultiplayerMulti-playerSingle-player only
Developers2x2 Games, CroteamBirdIsland/PortaPlay

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Unity of Command II vs Broken Lines — FAQ

Which is better, Unity of Command II or Broken Lines?
On Steam reviews Unity of Command II scores higher (80.6% positive) than Broken Lines (76.7% positive). Both have enough reviews to trust the signal, so for players using reviews alone, Unity of Command II is the safer pick. Genre fit still matters — check the side-by-side table for the categories each game lands in.
Should I play Unity of Command II or Broken Lines first?
If you want chronology, Unity of Command II (2019) came out before Broken Lines (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 Unity of Command II and Broken Lines 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.
Does Broken Lines have multiplayer like Unity of Command II?
No. Unity of Command II supports multiplayer on Steam (Multi-player), while Broken Lines is listed as single-player only.
Does Unity of Command II run on Steam Deck?
Yes — Unity of Command II is rated Deck Verified by Valve. Broken Lines doesn't have a Deck rating yet, so its Deck behaviour is currently unverified.
Unity of Command II vs Broken Lines — Verdict (2026) · imho.run