Choose Battle Map Studio
Choose Battle Map Studio if you want a RPG and Early Access game with Online Co-op. Battle Map Studio launched in 2021.
Battle Map Studio vs Beacon Patrol
Battle Map Studio and Beacon Patrol both land in Indie, Simulation, Casual 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 Indie, Simulation, Casual on Steam. Battle Map Studio (2021) is 4 years older than Beacon Patrol (2025). Beacon Patrol scores higher on Steam reviews (96.9% positive) than Battle Map Studio (90% 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 Beacon Patrol
Choose Beacon Patrol if you want a Strategy game with Color Alternatives, Camera Comfort, and Custom Volume Controls. On Steam, it's currently about 25% cheaper on the Steam Store. Beacon Patrol launched in 2025.
Both Battle Map Studio and Beacon Patrol sit in Indie, Simulation, and Casual on Steam and both list Multi-player, Shared/Split Screen, and Shared/Split Screen 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
 Battle Map Studio |  Beacon Patrol | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2021 | 2025 |
| Genres | Indie, Simulation, RPG, Casual, Early Access | Strategy, Indie, Simulation, Casual |
| Platforms | Windows, macOS | Windows, macOS, Linux |
| Steam Deck | Deck Playable | Deck Playable |
| Price | 15.99 USD | 11.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 90% positive (10 reviews) | 96.9% positive (32 reviews) |
| Multiplayer | Multi-player, Cross-Platform Multiplayer, Online Co-op | Multi-player, Shared/Split Screen Co-op, Co-op |
| Developers | Bradley Shepherd | Shapes and Dreams, BrutalHack |
Side by side
- Both share Indie, Simulation, Casual on Steam.
- Battle Map Studio (2021) is 4 years older than Beacon Patrol (2025).
- Beacon Patrol scores higher on Steam reviews (96.9% positive) than Battle Map Studio (90% positive).
- Beacon Patrol is currently ~25% cheaper on Steam than Battle Map Studio (11.99 USD vs. 15.99 USD).
- Both support cooperative play.
- Both are Deck Playable.
Battle Map Studio vs Beacon Patrol — FAQ
- Should I play Battle Map Studio or Beacon Patrol first?
- If you want chronology, Battle Map Studio (2021) came out before Beacon Patrol (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 Battle Map Studio and Beacon Patrol similar?
- They overlap on Indie, Simulation, Casual 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 Battle Map Studio and Beacon Patrol have co-op?
- Yes — both list a co-op category on Steam. Specifics differ: Battle Map Studio ships Online Co-op, Shared/Split Screen Co-op; Beacon Patrol ships Shared/Split Screen Co-op, Co-op.