Choose Steel Division 2
Choose Steel Division 2 if you want an Action and Simulation game with Online Co-op and Co-op. On Steam, it has co-op, so you can bring a friend. 4,264 Steam reviews back the pick.
Steel Division 2 vs World War II Auto Battler
Steel Division 2 and World War II Auto Battler both land in Strategy, Indie 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 on Steam. Steel Division 2 (2019) is 7 years older than World War II Auto Battler (2026). World War II Auto Battler is currently ~73% cheaper on Steam than Steel Division 2 (10.99 USD vs. 39.99 USD). 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 World War II Auto Battler
Choose World War II Auto Battler if you want a Casual experience. On Steam, it's currently about 73% cheaper on the Steam Store. World War II Auto Battler launched in 2026.
Both Steel Division 2 and World War II Auto Battler sit in Strategy and Indie on Steam and both list Multi-player, Online PvP, and 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
 Steel Division 2 |  World War II Auto Battler | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2019 | 2026 |
| Genres | Action, Strategy, Indie, Simulation | Strategy, Indie, Casual |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Deck Playable | Unrated |
| Price | 39.99 USD | 10.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 79.6% positive (4,264 reviews) | — |
| Multiplayer | Multi-player, Online Co-op, Co-op | Multi-player |
| Developers | Eugen Systems | Three Sevens 21 |
Side by side
- Both share Strategy, Indie on Steam.
- Steel Division 2 (2019) is 7 years older than World War II Auto Battler (2026).
- World War II Auto Battler is currently ~73% cheaper on Steam than Steel Division 2 (10.99 USD vs. 39.99 USD).
- Steel Division 2 has co-op; World War II Auto Battler does not.
- Steel Division 2 is Deck Playable on Steam Deck; World War II Auto Battler has no Deck rating yet.
Steel Division 2 vs World War II Auto Battler — FAQ
- Should I play Steel Division 2 or World War II Auto Battler first?
- If you want chronology, Steel Division 2 (2019) came out before World War II Auto Battler (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 Steel Division 2 and World War II Auto Battler similar?
- They overlap on Strategy, Indie 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 Steel Division 2 run on Steam Deck?
- Yes — Steel Division 2 is rated Deck Playable by Valve. World War II Auto Battler doesn't have a Deck rating yet, so its Deck behaviour is currently unverified.