Choose BadLads
Choose BadLads if you want an Action, Strategy, and Indie game with Online PvP, Online Co-op, and PvP. On Steam, it has co-op, so you can bring a friend. BadLads launched in 2020.
BadLads vs Schema
BadLads and Schema both land in Simulation, RPG 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 Simulation, RPG on Steam. BadLads (2020) is 6 years older than Schema (2026). BadLads has co-op; Schema does not. 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 Schema
Choose Schema if it's the newer release (2026) and ships with the modern feature baseline. Schema launched in 2026.
Both BadLads and Schema sit in Simulation and RPG on Steam and both list Multi-player and MMO, 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
 BadLads |  Schema | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2020 | 2026 |
| Genres | Action, Strategy, Indie, Adventure, Simulation, Massively Multiplayer, RPG, Casual, Early Access | Simulation, RPG |
| Platforms | Windows, Linux | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Unrated | Unrated |
| Price | Price unknown | 19.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 69.7% positive (99 reviews) | — |
| Multiplayer | Multi-player, Online Co-op, Co-op | Multi-player |
| Developers | CHEMICAL HEADS STUDIOS | Ambient Games |
Side by side
- Both share Simulation, RPG on Steam.
- BadLads (2020) is 6 years older than Schema (2026).
- BadLads has co-op; Schema does not.
BadLads vs Schema — FAQ
- Should I play BadLads or Schema first?
- If you want chronology, BadLads (2020) came out before Schema (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 BadLads and Schema similar?
- They overlap on Simulation, RPG 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.