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KKnD2: Krossfire

KKnD2: Krossfire leans Optimization (Pure Optimization). Below: catalogued games with the closest cheat-test profile, and exactly where each one differs.

Matched first against: Real Time Strategy (RTS), Strategy - then ranked by cheat-test profile.

EXECUTION4 /10READS4 /10VARIANCE2 /10OPTIMIZATION7 /10

10 games like KKnD2: Krossfire

A cross-genre tag below means that pick didn't share a genre - it filled a slot on cheat-test profile alone.

The Lord of the Rings: The Battle for Middle-earth II cover art
The Lord of the Rings: The Battle for Middle-earth IIPracticed Mastery · real-time strategy

Both lean on variance about the same (2 vs 2). Biggest difference: execution (4 vs 5) - Moderate APM demands, forgiving unit control

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Brütal Legend cover art
Brütal LegendPracticed Mastery · action RTS hybrid

Both lean on execution about the same (4 vs 4). Biggest difference: reads (4 vs 3) - Multiplayer stage battles pit you against adapting commanders

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Warcraft: Orcs & Humans cover art
Warcraft: Orcs & HumansPracticed Mastery · real-time strategy

Both lean on reads about the same (4 vs 4). Biggest difference: execution (4 vs 5) - Clunky unit micro and click speed still matter

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Guild Wars cover art
Guild WarsPure Optimization · PvP MMORPG

Both lean on execution about the same (4 vs 4). Biggest difference: reads (4 vs 5) - GvG and arena metagame against adapting humans

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Conan Exiles cover art
Conan ExilesPure Optimization · survival sandbox

Both lean on execution about the same (4 vs 4). Biggest difference: reads (4 vs 3) - PvP raids reward reading defenders

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Northgard cover art
NorthgardMind & Math · clan-based RTS

Both lean on execution about the same (4 vs 4). Biggest difference: reads (4 vs 5) - MP vs adaptive humans

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Dune 2000 cover art
Dune 2000Practiced Mastery · classic RTS

Both lean on variance about the same (2 vs 2). Biggest difference: execution (4 vs 5) - Unit micro and build speed matter at competitive pace

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The Elder Scrolls Online cover art
The Elder Scrolls OnlinePracticed Mastery · MMORPGcross-genre

Both lean on variance about the same (2 vs 2). Biggest difference: execution (4 vs 5) - Action combat with weaving and rotations

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Lineage 2 cover art
Lineage 2Mind & Math · classic MMORPGcross-genre

Both lean on execution about the same (4 vs 4). Biggest difference: reads (4 vs 5) - Castle sieges and clan PvP demand reading opponent strategies

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Tibia cover art
TibiaPure Optimization · classic MMORPGcross-genre

Both lean on execution about the same (4 vs 4). Biggest difference: variance (2 vs 3) - Rare loot drop rates drive extreme grind variance

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Game details

Released
1998
Developer
Beam Software
Platforms
PC, PS1
Modes
Single player, Multiplayer, Split screen
IGDB users
73/100
Real Time Strategy (RTS)StrategyActionScience fictionWarfare4X (explore, expand, exploit, and exterminate)