Choose Squarena
Choose Squarena if you want the Shared/Split Screen and Shared/Split Screen PvP side of the pairing. On Steam, it's currently about 50% cheaper on the Steam Store. Squarena launched in 2022.
Squarena vs Battle Squares
Squarena and Battle Squares 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 Battle Squares (2024). Squarena is currently ~50% cheaper on Steam than Battle Squares (4.99 USD vs. 9.99 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 Battle Squares
Choose Battle Squares if you want a Casual game with Online PvP. Battle Squares launched in 2024.
Both Squarena and Battle Squares sit in Action and Indie on Steam and both list Multi-player 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
 Squarena |  Battle Squares | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2022 | 2024 |
| Genres | Action, Indie | Action, Indie, Casual |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Deck Verified | Deck Playable |
| Price | 4.99 USD | 9.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 100% positive (11 reviews) | 9 reviews |
| Multiplayer | Multi-player | Multi-player |
| Developers | Codeaclysm Games | Feesh Studio |
Side by side
- Both share Action, Indie on Steam.
- Squarena (2022) is 2 years older than Battle Squares (2024).
- Squarena is currently ~50% cheaper on Steam than Battle Squares (4.99 USD vs. 9.99 USD).
- Steam Deck: Squarena is Deck Verified, Battle Squares is Deck Playable.
Squarena vs Battle Squares — FAQ
- Should I play Squarena or Battle Squares first?
- If you want chronology, Squarena (2022) came out before Battle Squares (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 Battle Squares 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.