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Lock 'n Load Tactical Digital: Core Game vs Old Salt

Lock 'n Load Tactical Digital: Core Game and Old Salt 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. Lock 'n Load Tactical Digital: Core Game (2020) is 5 years older than Old Salt (2025). Lock 'n Load Tactical Digital: Core Game is currently ~67% cheaper on Steam than Old Salt (4.99 USD vs. 14.99 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 Lock 'n Load Tactical Digital: Core Game

Choose Lock 'n Load Tactical Digital: Core Game if you want a Simulation and Early Access experience. On Steam, it's currently about 67% cheaper on the Steam Store. Lock 'n Load Tactical Digital: Core Game launched in 2020.

Choose Old Salt

Choose Old Salt if you want the Adjustable Text Size, Color Alternatives, and Camera Comfort side of the pairing. On Steam, it's the newer release (2025) and ships with the modern feature baseline. Old Salt launched in 2025.

Both Lock 'n Load Tactical Digital: Core Game and Old Salt sit in Strategy and Indie on Steam and both list Multi-player, Shared/Split Screen, and Online 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

Lock 'n Load Tactical Digital: Core Game vs Old Salt — Steam metadata comparison
Lock 'n Load Tactical Digital: Core Game — Steam game coverLock 'n Load Tactical Digital: Core GameOld Salt — Steam game coverOld Salt
Released20202025
GenresStrategy, Indie, Simulation, Early AccessStrategy, Indie
PlatformsWindows, macOSWindows, Linux
Steam DeckDeck PlayableUnrated
Price4.99 USD14.99 USD
Steam reviews84.8% positive (401 reviews)2 reviews
MultiplayerMulti-player, Cross-Platform MultiplayerMulti-player, Cross-Platform Multiplayer
DevelopersLock 'n Load PublishingKneeshaw Developments, Never Board Games

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Lock 'n Load Tactical Digital: Core Game vs Old Salt — FAQ

Should I play Lock 'n Load Tactical Digital: Core Game or Old Salt first?
If you want chronology, Lock 'n Load Tactical Digital: Core Game (2020) came out before Old Salt (2025). 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 Lock 'n Load Tactical Digital: Core Game and Old Salt 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 Lock 'n Load Tactical Digital: Core Game run on Steam Deck?
Yes — Lock 'n Load Tactical Digital: Core Game is rated Deck Playable by Valve. Old Salt doesn't have a Deck rating yet, so its Deck behaviour is currently unverified.
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