Choose Burst Squad
Choose Burst Squad if you want the Multi-player, Online PvP, and LAN PvP side of the pairing. On Steam, it's currently about 20% cheaper on the Steam Store. Burst Squad launched in 2021.
Burst Squad vs HANK
Burst Squad and HANK both land in Action, Indie 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 on Steam. Burst Squad (2021) is 2 years older than HANK (2023). Burst Squad is currently ~20% cheaper on Steam than HANK (3.99 USD vs. 4.99 USD). 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 HANK
Choose HANK if you want an Adventure experience. On Steam, it's a focused single-player run rather than a multiplayer commitment. HANK launched in 2023.
Both Burst Squad and HANK sit in Action and Indie on Steam, 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
 Burst Squad |  HANK | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2021 | 2023 |
| Genres | Action, Indie | Action, Indie, Adventure |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Unrated | Unrated |
| Price | 3.99 USD | 4.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 69.6% positive (23 reviews) | 2 reviews |
| Multiplayer | Multi-player | Single-player only |
| Developers | Junybox64, IronyDev | Artic Wolf Games |
Side by side
- Both share Action, Indie on Steam.
- Burst Squad (2021) is 2 years older than HANK (2023).
- Burst Squad is currently ~20% cheaper on Steam than HANK (3.99 USD vs. 4.99 USD).
Burst Squad vs HANK — FAQ
- Should I play Burst Squad or HANK first?
- If you want chronology, Burst Squad (2021) came out before HANK (2023). 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 Burst Squad and HANK similar?
- They overlap on Action, Indie 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.
- Does HANK have multiplayer like Burst Squad?
- No. Burst Squad supports multiplayer on Steam (Multi-player), while HANK is listed as single-player only.