Choose Lock 'n Load Tactical Digital: Core Game
Choose Lock 'n Load Tactical Digital: Core Game if you want the Online PvP and LAN PvP side of the pairing. Lock 'n Load Tactical Digital: Core Game launched in 2020.
Lock 'n Load Tactical Digital: Core Game vs Battleships Simulator
Lock 'n Load Tactical Digital: Core Game and Battleships Simulator both land in Strategy, Indie, Simulation 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, Simulation on Steam. Lock 'n Load Tactical Digital: Core Game (2020) is 6 years older than Battleships Simulator (2026). Battleships Simulator is currently ~40% cheaper on Steam than Lock 'n Load Tactical Digital: Core Game (2.99 USD vs. 4.99 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 Battleships Simulator
Choose Battleships Simulator if you want a Casual experience. On Steam, it's currently about 40% cheaper on the Steam Store. Battleships Simulator launched in 2026.
Both Lock 'n Load Tactical Digital: Core Game and Battleships Simulator sit in Strategy, Indie, and Simulation on Steam and both list Multi-player, Shared/Split Screen, and Shared/Split Screen 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 |  Battleships Simulator | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2020 | 2026 |
| Genres | Strategy, Indie, Simulation, Early Access | Strategy, Indie, Simulation, Casual, Early Access |
| Platforms | Windows, macOS | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Deck Playable | Unrated |
| Price | 4.99 USD | 2.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 84.8% positive (401 reviews) | 1 reviews |
| Multiplayer | Multi-player, Cross-Platform Multiplayer | Multi-player |
| Developers | Lock 'n Load Publishing | Hard Shark Games |
Side by side
- Both share Strategy, Indie, Simulation on Steam.
- Lock 'n Load Tactical Digital: Core Game (2020) is 6 years older than Battleships Simulator (2026).
- Battleships Simulator is currently ~40% cheaper on Steam than Lock 'n Load Tactical Digital: Core Game (2.99 USD vs. 4.99 USD).
- Lock 'n Load Tactical Digital: Core Game is Deck Playable on Steam Deck; Battleships Simulator has no Deck rating yet.
Lock 'n Load Tactical Digital: Core Game vs Battleships Simulator — FAQ
- Should I play Lock 'n Load Tactical Digital: Core Game or Battleships Simulator first?
- If you want chronology, Lock 'n Load Tactical Digital: Core Game (2020) came out before Battleships Simulator (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 Lock 'n Load Tactical Digital: Core Game and Battleships Simulator similar?
- They overlap on Strategy, Indie, Simulation 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. Battleships Simulator doesn't have a Deck rating yet, so its Deck behaviour is currently unverified.