Choose Thunder Wolves
Choose Thunder Wolves if you want an Indie and Casual game with Shared/Split Screen Co-op. On Steam, it's Steam Deck Verified, so handheld play works out of the box. Thunder Wolves launched in 2013.
Thunder Wolves vs SHOCK TROOPERS
Thunder Wolves and SHOCK TROOPERS both land in Action 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 Action games on Steam. Thunder Wolves (2013) is 3 years older than SHOCK TROOPERS (2016). Thunder Wolves scores higher on Steam reviews (85.3% positive) than SHOCK TROOPERS (83% 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 SHOCK TROOPERS
Choose SHOCK TROOPERS if it's currently about 20% cheaper on the Steam Store. SHOCK TROOPERS launched in 2016.
Both Thunder Wolves and SHOCK TROOPERS sit in Action on Steam and both list Multi-player, Shared/Split Screen, and Steam Leaderboards, 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
 Thunder Wolves |  SHOCK TROOPERS | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2013 | 2016 |
| Genres | Action, Indie, Casual | Action |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Deck Verified | Unrated |
| Price | 9.99 USD | 7.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 85.3% positive (218 reviews) | 83% positive (88 reviews) |
| Multiplayer | Multi-player, Shared/Split Screen Co-op, Co-op | Multi-player, Co-op |
| Developers | Most Wanted Entertainment | SNK CORPORATION, Dotemu |
Side by side
- Both are Action games on Steam.
- Thunder Wolves (2013) is 3 years older than SHOCK TROOPERS (2016).
- Thunder Wolves scores higher on Steam reviews (85.3% positive) than SHOCK TROOPERS (83% positive).
- SHOCK TROOPERS is currently ~20% cheaper on Steam than Thunder Wolves (7.99 USD vs. 9.99 USD).
- Both support cooperative play.
- Thunder Wolves is Deck Verified on Steam Deck; SHOCK TROOPERS has no Deck rating yet.
Thunder Wolves vs SHOCK TROOPERS — FAQ
- Should I play Thunder Wolves or SHOCK TROOPERS first?
- If you want chronology, Thunder Wolves (2013) came out before SHOCK TROOPERS (2016). 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 Thunder Wolves and SHOCK TROOPERS similar?
- They overlap on Action 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 Thunder Wolves and SHOCK TROOPERS have co-op?
- Yes — both list a co-op category on Steam. Specifics differ: Thunder Wolves ships Shared/Split Screen Co-op, Co-op; SHOCK TROOPERS ships Co-op.
- Does Thunder Wolves run on Steam Deck?
- Yes — Thunder Wolves is rated Deck Verified by Valve. SHOCK TROOPERS doesn't have a Deck rating yet, so its Deck behaviour is currently unverified.