Choose Open Fishing XL
Choose Open Fishing XL if you want a Sports and Simulation game with Adjustable Difficulty and Save Anytime. Open Fishing XL launched in 2023.
Open Fishing XL vs S.K.R.U.B. Squad
Open Fishing XL and S.K.R.U.B. Squad both land in 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 are Casual games on Steam. Open Fishing XL (2023) is 3 years older than S.K.R.U.B. Squad (2026). Both support cooperative play. 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 S.K.R.U.B. Squad
Choose S.K.R.U.B. Squad if you want an Indie game with Stereo Sound. On Steam, it's the newer release (2026) and ships with the modern feature baseline. S.K.R.U.B. Squad launched in 2026.
Both Open Fishing XL and S.K.R.U.B. Squad sit in Casual on Steam and both list Multi-player, Online Co-op, and Custom Volume Controls, 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
 Open Fishing XL |  S.K.R.U.B. Squad | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2023 | 2026 |
| Genres | Sports, Simulation, Casual | Indie, Casual |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Unrated | Unrated |
| Price | 4.99 USD | Price unknown |
| Steam reviews | 88.1% positive (42 reviews) | — |
| Multiplayer | Multi-player, Online Co-op, Co-op | Multi-player, Online Co-op, Co-op |
| Developers | Kunstaat | Devon Wiersma |
Side by side
- Both are Casual games on Steam.
- Open Fishing XL (2023) is 3 years older than S.K.R.U.B. Squad (2026).
- Both support cooperative play.
Open Fishing XL vs S.K.R.U.B. Squad — FAQ
- Should I play Open Fishing XL or S.K.R.U.B. Squad first?
- If you want chronology, Open Fishing XL (2023) came out before S.K.R.U.B. Squad (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 Open Fishing XL and S.K.R.U.B. Squad similar?
- They overlap on 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 Open Fishing XL and S.K.R.U.B. Squad have co-op?
- Yes — both list a co-op category on Steam. Specifics differ: Open Fishing XL ships Online Co-op, Co-op; S.K.R.U.B. Squad ships Online Co-op, Co-op.