Choose SWAT
Choose SWAT if you want a RPG experience. On Steam, it's free to play, so the barrier to trying it is zero. SWAT launched in 2021.
SWAT vs FIRE STATE
SWAT and FIRE STATE both land in Action, Massively Multiplayer 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, Massively Multiplayer on Steam. SWAT (2021) is 5 years older than FIRE STATE (2026). FIRE STATE scores higher on Steam reviews (68.4% positive) than SWAT (35% 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 FIRE STATE
Choose FIRE STATE if you want a Strategy, Indie, and Simulation game with LAN PvP. On Steam, it's the newer release (2026) and ships with the modern feature baseline. FIRE STATE launched in 2026.
Both SWAT and FIRE STATE sit in Action and Massively Multiplayer on Steam and both list Multi-player, Online PvP, and PvP, 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
 SWAT |  FIRE STATE | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2021 | 2026 |
| Genres | Action, Massively Multiplayer, RPG | Action, Strategy, Indie, Simulation, Massively Multiplayer, Early Access |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Deck Playable | Deck Playable |
| Price | Free to play | 9.90 USD |
| Steam reviews | 35% positive (40 reviews) | 68.4% positive (373 reviews) |
| Multiplayer | Multi-player | Multi-player |
| Developers | Team SWAT | UnderFire |
Side by side
- Both share Action, Massively Multiplayer on Steam.
- SWAT (2021) is 5 years older than FIRE STATE (2026).
- FIRE STATE scores higher on Steam reviews (68.4% positive) than SWAT (35% positive).
- SWAT is free; FIRE STATE is paid (9.90 USD).
- Both are Deck Playable.
SWAT vs FIRE STATE — FAQ
- Should I play SWAT or FIRE STATE first?
- If you want chronology, SWAT (2021) came out before FIRE STATE (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 SWAT and FIRE STATE similar?
- They overlap on Action, Massively Multiplayer 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.
- Is SWAT free?
- Yes — SWAT is a free-to-play Steam title. FIRE STATE is paid (9.90 USD).