Choose The Hero We Need
Choose The Hero We Need if you want the Steam Leaderboards side of the pairing. The Hero We Need launched in 2024.
The Hero We Need vs Super Special Squad
The Hero We Need and Super Special Squad both land in Strategy, Indie, 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 Strategy, Indie, Casual on Steam. 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 Super Special Squad
Choose Super Special Squad if you want an Action game with Custom Volume Controls, Stereo Sound, and Playable without Timed Input.
Both The Hero We Need and Super Special Squad sit in Strategy, Indie, and Casual 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
 The Hero We Need |  Super Special Squad | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2024 | — |
| Genres | Strategy, Indie, Casual | Action, Strategy, Indie, Casual |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Unrated | Unrated |
| Price | 8.99 USD | Price unknown |
| Steam reviews | 76.9% positive (13 reviews) | — |
| Multiplayer | Single-player only | Single-player only |
| Developers | VoDoo Studios | Neex Games |
Side by side
- Both share Strategy, Indie, Casual on Steam.
The Hero We Need vs Super Special Squad — FAQ
- Are The Hero We Need and Super Special Squad similar?
- They overlap on Strategy, Indie, 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.