Choose GROUND BRANCH
Choose GROUND BRANCH if you want the Multi-player, Online PvP, and Online Co-op side of the pairing. On Steam, it's the newer release (2026) and ships with the modern feature baseline. 24,471 Steam reviews back the pick.
GROUND BRANCH vs Weapons Genius
GROUND BRANCH and Weapons Genius both land in Action, Indie, Simulation 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, Simulation on Steam. Weapons Genius (2015) is 11 years older than GROUND BRANCH (2026). GROUND BRANCH scores higher on Steam reviews (85.2% positive) than Weapons Genius (36.8% 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 Weapons Genius
Choose Weapons Genius if you want a Casual experience. On Steam, it's currently about 75% cheaper on the Steam Store. Weapons Genius launched in 2015.
Both GROUND BRANCH and Weapons Genius sit in Action, Indie, and Simulation 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
 GROUND BRANCH |  Weapons Genius | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2026 | 2015 |
| Genres | Action, Indie, Simulation | Action, Indie, Simulation, Casual |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Deck Playable | Unrated |
| Price | 23.99 USD | 5.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 85.2% positive (24,471 reviews) | 36.8% positive (87 reviews) |
| Multiplayer | Multi-player, Online Co-op, Co-op | Single-player only |
| Developers | BlackFoot Studios, MicroProse Software | JDM4iK, Droid Riot |
Side by side
- Both share Action, Indie, Simulation on Steam.
- Weapons Genius (2015) is 11 years older than GROUND BRANCH (2026).
- GROUND BRANCH scores higher on Steam reviews (85.2% positive) than Weapons Genius (36.8% positive).
- Weapons Genius is currently ~75% cheaper on Steam than GROUND BRANCH (5.99 USD vs. 23.99 USD).
- GROUND BRANCH has co-op; Weapons Genius does not.
- GROUND BRANCH is Deck Playable on Steam Deck; Weapons Genius has no Deck rating yet.
GROUND BRANCH vs Weapons Genius — FAQ
- Should I play GROUND BRANCH or Weapons Genius first?
- If you want chronology, Weapons Genius (2015) came out before GROUND BRANCH (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 GROUND BRANCH and Weapons Genius similar?
- They overlap on Action, Indie, Simulation 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 Weapons Genius have multiplayer like GROUND BRANCH?
- No. GROUND BRANCH supports multiplayer on Steam (Multi-player, Online Co-op, Co-op), while Weapons Genius is listed as single-player only.
- Does GROUND BRANCH run on Steam Deck?
- Yes — GROUND BRANCH is rated Deck Playable by Valve. Weapons Genius doesn't have a Deck rating yet, so its Deck behaviour is currently unverified.