Choose Horror Squad
Choose Horror Squad if it matches what drew you to this matchup. Horror Squad launched in 2021.
Horror Squad vs Agonize
Horror Squad and Agonize both land in Action, Indie, Adventure 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, Indie, Adventure on Steam. Horror Squad (2021) is 1 year older than Agonize (2022). Agonize scores higher on Steam reviews (60.5% positive) than Horror Squad (44.8% 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 Agonize
Choose Agonize if it matches what drew you to this matchup. Agonize launched in 2022.
Both Horror Squad and Agonize sit in Action, Indie, and Adventure on Steam and both list Multi-player, Online Co-op, and 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
 Horror Squad |  Agonize | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2021 | 2022 |
| Genres | Action, Indie, Adventure, Casual | Action, Indie, Adventure, Casual |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Unrated | Unrated |
| Price | 4.99 USD | 4.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 44.8% positive (174 reviews) | 60.5% positive (38 reviews) |
| Multiplayer | Multi-player, Online Co-op, Co-op | Multi-player, Online Co-op, Co-op |
| Developers | Cheesecake Dev | Vault Interactive |
Side by side
- Both share Action, Indie, Adventure on Steam.
- Horror Squad (2021) is 1 year older than Agonize (2022).
- Agonize scores higher on Steam reviews (60.5% positive) than Horror Squad (44.8% positive).
- Agonize is currently ~0% cheaper on Steam than Horror Squad (4.99 USD vs. 4.99 USD).
- Both support cooperative play.
Horror Squad vs Agonize — FAQ
- Should I play Horror Squad or Agonize first?
- If you want chronology, Horror Squad (2021) came out before Agonize (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 Horror Squad and Agonize similar?
- They overlap on Action, Indie, Adventure 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 Horror Squad and Agonize have co-op?
- Yes — both list a co-op category on Steam. Specifics differ: Horror Squad ships Online Co-op, Co-op; Agonize ships Online Co-op, Co-op.