Choose Sniper Elite 5
Choose Sniper Elite 5 if you want the Multi-player, Online PvP, and Online Co-op side of the pairing. On Steam, it has co-op, so you can bring a friend. 10,598 Steam reviews back the pick.
Sniper Elite 5 vs Valken
Sniper Elite 5 and Valken both land in Action, Adventure 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 Action, Adventure on Steam. Sniper Elite 5 (2022) is 4 years older than Valken (2026). Sniper Elite 5 has co-op; Valken does not. 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 Valken
Choose Valken if it's the newer release (2026) and ships with the modern feature baseline. Valken launched in 2026.
Both Sniper Elite 5 and Valken sit in Action and Adventure 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.
Side-by-side comparison
 Sniper Elite 5 |  Valken | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2022 | 2026 |
| Genres | Action, Adventure | Action, Adventure |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Deck Playable | Unrated |
| Price | 49.99 USD | Price unknown |
| Steam reviews | 83.9% positive (10,598 reviews) | — |
| Multiplayer | Multi-player, Cross-Platform Multiplayer, Online Co-op | Single-player only |
| Developers | Rebellion | Revane Studio |
Side by side
- Both share Action, Adventure on Steam.
- Sniper Elite 5 (2022) is 4 years older than Valken (2026).
- Sniper Elite 5 has co-op; Valken does not.
- Sniper Elite 5 is Deck Playable on Steam Deck; Valken has no Deck rating yet.
Sniper Elite 5 vs Valken — FAQ
- Should I play Sniper Elite 5 or Valken first?
- If you want chronology, Sniper Elite 5 (2022) came out before Valken (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 Sniper Elite 5 and Valken similar?
- They overlap on Action, Adventure 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 Valken have multiplayer like Sniper Elite 5?
- No. Sniper Elite 5 supports multiplayer on Steam (Multi-player, Cross-Platform Multiplayer, Online Co-op), while Valken is listed as single-player only.
- Does Sniper Elite 5 run on Steam Deck?
- Yes — Sniper Elite 5 is rated Deck Playable by Valve. Valken doesn't have a Deck rating yet, so its Deck behaviour is currently unverified.