Tacview vs Shotgun Pinboard
Tacview and Shotgun Pinboard both land in Software Training, Utilities 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 Software Training, Utilities on Steam. Tacview (2019) is 3 years older than Shotgun Pinboard (2022). Tacview is free; Shotgun Pinboard is paid (24.99 USD). No login or purchase needed — scroll for the full table, the verdict FAQ, and links to ranked similar games for both titles.
Side-by-side comparison
 Tacview |  Shotgun Pinboard | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2019 | 2022 |
| Genres | Software Training, Utilities | Indie, Simulation, Education, Software Training, Utilities |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Deck Unsupported | Unrated |
| Price | Free to play | 24.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 87.9% positive (140 reviews) | 1 reviews |
| Multiplayer | Single-player only | Single-player only |
| Developers | Raia Software Inc. | Adam Edwards |
Side by side
- Both share Software Training, Utilities on Steam.
- Tacview (2019) is 3 years older than Shotgun Pinboard (2022).
- Tacview is free; Shotgun Pinboard is paid (24.99 USD).
- Tacview is Deck Unsupported on Steam Deck; Shotgun Pinboard has no Deck rating yet.
Tacview vs Shotgun Pinboard — FAQ
- Should I play Tacview or Shotgun Pinboard first?
- If you want chronology, Tacview (2019) came out before Shotgun Pinboard (2022). 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 Tacview and Shotgun Pinboard similar?
- They overlap on Software Training, Utilities 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.
- Is Tacview free?
- Yes — Tacview is a free-to-play Steam title. Shotgun Pinboard is paid (24.99 USD).