Choose BBQ Simulator: The Squad
Choose BBQ Simulator: The Squad if it matches what drew you to this matchup. BBQ Simulator: The Squad launched in 2022.
BBQ Simulator: The Squad vs Barbecue
BBQ Simulator: The Squad and Barbecue both land in Indie, Simulation, 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 Indie, Simulation, Casual on Steam. BBQ Simulator: The Squad (2022) is 4 years older than Barbecue (2026). Barbecue is currently ~13% cheaper on Steam than BBQ Simulator: The Squad (3.46 USD vs. 3.99 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 Barbecue
Choose Barbecue if you want an Action game with Custom Volume Controls, Stereo Sound, and Playable without Timed Input. On Steam, it's the newer release (2026) and ships with the modern feature baseline. Barbecue launched in 2026.
Both BBQ Simulator: The Squad and Barbecue sit in Indie, Simulation, and Casual 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
 BBQ Simulator: The Squad |  Barbecue | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2022 | 2026 |
| Genres | Indie, Simulation, Casual | Action, Indie, Simulation, Casual |
| Platforms | Windows, macOS | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Deck Playable | Unrated |
| Price | 3.99 USD | 3.46 USD |
| Steam reviews | 83% positive (371 reviews) | — |
| Multiplayer | Multi-player, Online Co-op, Co-op | Multi-player, Online Co-op, Co-op |
| Developers | CubeCube Sports Ltd. | WMB |
Side by side
- Both share Indie, Simulation, Casual on Steam.
- BBQ Simulator: The Squad (2022) is 4 years older than Barbecue (2026).
- Barbecue is currently ~13% cheaper on Steam than BBQ Simulator: The Squad (3.46 USD vs. 3.99 USD).
- Both support cooperative play.
- BBQ Simulator: The Squad is Deck Playable on Steam Deck; Barbecue has no Deck rating yet.
BBQ Simulator: The Squad vs Barbecue — FAQ
- Should I play BBQ Simulator: The Squad or Barbecue first?
- If you want chronology, BBQ Simulator: The Squad (2022) came out before Barbecue (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 BBQ Simulator: The Squad and Barbecue similar?
- They overlap on Indie, Simulation, 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.
- Do both BBQ Simulator: The Squad and Barbecue have co-op?
- Yes — both list a co-op category on Steam. Specifics differ: BBQ Simulator: The Squad ships Online Co-op, Co-op; Barbecue ships Online Co-op, Co-op.
- Does BBQ Simulator: The Squad run on Steam Deck?
- Yes — BBQ Simulator: The Squad is rated Deck Playable by Valve. Barbecue doesn't have a Deck rating yet, so its Deck behaviour is currently unverified.