Choose Iron Brigade
Choose Iron Brigade if it matches what drew you to this matchup. Iron Brigade launched in 2012.
Iron Brigade vs Puropu Defense Squad
Iron Brigade and Puropu Defense Squad both land in Action, Strategy 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, Strategy on Steam. Iron Brigade (2012) is 12 years older than Puropu Defense Squad (2024). Iron Brigade scores higher on Steam reviews (85.9% positive) than Puropu Defense Squad (68.4% positive). 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 Puropu Defense Squad
Choose Puropu Defense Squad if you want an Indie game with Online PvP and PvP. On Steam, it's currently about 33% cheaper on the Steam Store. Puropu Defense Squad launched in 2024.
Both Iron Brigade and Puropu Defense Squad sit in Action and Strategy on Steam and both list Multi-player, Steam Leaderboards, and Online Co-op, 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
 Iron Brigade |  Puropu Defense Squad | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2012 | 2024 |
| Genres | Action, Strategy | Action, Strategy, Indie |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows, macOS, Linux |
| Steam Deck | Deck Unsupported | Deck Playable |
| Price | 14.99 USD | 9.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 85.9% positive (688 reviews) | 68.4% positive (19 reviews) |
| Multiplayer | Multi-player, Online Co-op, Co-op | Multi-player, Cross-Platform Multiplayer, Online Co-op |
| Developers | Double Fine Productions | PlayTogether Studio |
Side by side
- Both share Action, Strategy on Steam.
- Iron Brigade (2012) is 12 years older than Puropu Defense Squad (2024).
- Iron Brigade scores higher on Steam reviews (85.9% positive) than Puropu Defense Squad (68.4% positive).
- Puropu Defense Squad is currently ~33% cheaper on Steam than Iron Brigade (9.99 USD vs. 14.99 USD).
- Both support cooperative play.
- Steam Deck: Iron Brigade is Deck Unsupported, Puropu Defense Squad is Deck Playable.
Iron Brigade vs Puropu Defense Squad — FAQ
- Should I play Iron Brigade or Puropu Defense Squad first?
- If you want chronology, Iron Brigade (2012) came out before Puropu Defense Squad (2024). 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 Iron Brigade and Puropu Defense Squad similar?
- They overlap on Action, Strategy 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.
- Do both Iron Brigade and Puropu Defense Squad have co-op?
- Yes — both list a co-op category on Steam. Specifics differ: Iron Brigade ships Online Co-op, Co-op; Puropu Defense Squad ships Online Co-op, Co-op.