Choose The Ultimate Shot
Choose The Ultimate Shot if it's currently about 75% cheaper on the Steam Store. The Ultimate Shot launched in 2022.
The Ultimate Shot vs Squid Commando
The Ultimate Shot and Squid Commando both land in Action, Strategy, 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, Strategy, Indie on Steam. The Ultimate Shot (2022) is 1 year older than Squid Commando (2023). The Ultimate Shot is currently ~75% cheaper on Steam than Squid Commando (4.99 USD vs. 19.99 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 Squid Commando
Choose Squid Commando if you want a RPG game with Multi-player, Shared/Split Screen, and Shared/Split Screen Co-op. On Steam, it has co-op, so you can bring a friend. Squid Commando launched in 2023.
Both The Ultimate Shot and Squid Commando sit in Action, Strategy, and Indie 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
 The Ultimate Shot |  Squid Commando | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2022 | 2023 |
| Genres | Action, Strategy, Indie, Adventure, Casual | Action, Strategy, Indie, Adventure, RPG, Casual |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Deck Playable | Unrated |
| Price | 4.99 USD | 19.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 3 reviews | 2 reviews |
| Multiplayer | Single-player only | Multi-player, Shared/Split Screen Co-op, Co-op |
| Developers | Gamesforgames | ogsoftgames |
Side by side
- Both share Action, Strategy, Indie on Steam.
- The Ultimate Shot (2022) is 1 year older than Squid Commando (2023).
- The Ultimate Shot is currently ~75% cheaper on Steam than Squid Commando (4.99 USD vs. 19.99 USD).
- Squid Commando has co-op; The Ultimate Shot does not.
- The Ultimate Shot is Deck Playable on Steam Deck; Squid Commando has no Deck rating yet.
The Ultimate Shot vs Squid Commando — FAQ
- Should I play The Ultimate Shot or Squid Commando first?
- If you want chronology, The Ultimate Shot (2022) came out before Squid Commando (2023). 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 The Ultimate Shot and Squid Commando similar?
- They overlap on Action, Strategy, 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.
- Does The Ultimate Shot have multiplayer like Squid Commando?
- No. Squid Commando supports multiplayer on Steam (Multi-player, Shared/Split Screen Co-op, Co-op), while The Ultimate Shot is listed as single-player only.
- Does The Ultimate Shot run on Steam Deck?
- Yes — The Ultimate Shot is rated Deck Playable by Valve. Squid Commando doesn't have a Deck rating yet, so its Deck behaviour is currently unverified.