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Squarena vs Out of Hand

Squarena and Out of Hand 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. Squarena (2022) is 2 years older than Out of Hand (2024). Squarena scores higher on Steam reviews (100% positive) than Out of Hand (85.7% 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 Squarena

Choose Squarena if it matches what drew you to this matchup. Squarena launched in 2022.

Choose Out of Hand

Choose Out of Hand if you want a Free To Play experience. Out of Hand launched in 2024.

Both Squarena and Out of Hand sit in Action and Indie on Steam and both list Multi-player, Shared/Split Screen, and Shared/Split Screen 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

Squarena vs Out of Hand — Steam metadata comparison
Squarena — Steam game coverSquarenaOut of Hand — Steam game coverOut of Hand
Released20222024
GenresAction, IndieAction, Indie, Free To Play
PlatformsWindowsWindows
Steam DeckDeck VerifiedDeck Verified
Price4.99 USDPrice unknown
Steam reviews100% positive (11 reviews)85.7% positive (42 reviews)
MultiplayerMulti-playerMulti-player
DevelopersCodeaclysm GamesDazed Games

Side by side

Squarena vs Out of Hand — FAQ

Should I play Squarena or Out of Hand first?
If you want chronology, Squarena (2022) came out before Out of Hand (2024). 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 Squarena and Out of Hand 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.
Do Squarena and Out of Hand both run on Steam Deck?
Yes — both are Steam Deck Verified, meaning Valve confirms they run with full controller support, legible text, and default settings out of the box.
Squarena vs Out of Hand — Verdict (2026) · imho.run