Choose Hotloop
Choose Hotloop if you want the Steam Leaderboards side of the pairing. On Steam, it's Steam Deck Verified, so handheld play works out of the box. Hotloop launched in 2024.
Hotloop vs Star Squadron
Hotloop and Star Squadron both land in Action, Indie, Simulation 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, Simulation on Steam. Hotloop (2024) is 3 years older than Star Squadron (2027). Hotloop is Deck Verified on Steam Deck; Star Squadron has no Deck rating yet. 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 Star Squadron
Choose Star Squadron if it's the newer release (2027) and ships with the modern feature baseline. Star Squadron launched in 2027.
Both Hotloop and Star Squadron sit in Action, Indie, and Simulation 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
 Hotloop |  Star Squadron | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2024 | 2027 |
| Genres | Action, Indie, Simulation | Action, Indie, Simulation |
| Platforms | Windows, macOS, Linux | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Deck Verified | Unrated |
| Price | 0.86 USD | Price unknown |
| Steam reviews | 84% positive (25 reviews) | — |
| Multiplayer | Single-player only | Single-player only |
| Developers | Tntlaxy GDS | All Seeing Eye Games |
Side by side
- Both share Action, Indie, Simulation on Steam.
- Hotloop (2024) is 3 years older than Star Squadron (2027).
- Hotloop is Deck Verified on Steam Deck; Star Squadron has no Deck rating yet.
Hotloop vs Star Squadron — FAQ
- Should I play Hotloop or Star Squadron first?
- If you want chronology, Hotloop (2024) came out before Star Squadron (2027). 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 Hotloop and Star Squadron similar?
- They overlap on Action, Indie, Simulation 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 Hotloop run on Steam Deck?
- Yes — Hotloop is rated Deck Verified by Valve. Star Squadron doesn't have a Deck rating yet, so its Deck behaviour is currently unverified.