Choose Delven
Choose Delven if it matches what drew you to this matchup. Delven launched in 2025.
Delven vs Skirmish Squad
Delven and Skirmish Squad both land in Strategy, Indie, RPG 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 Strategy, Indie, RPG on Steam. Skirmish Squad (2024) is 1 year older than Delven (2025). Delven is Deck Playable on Steam Deck; Skirmish Squad 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 Skirmish Squad
Choose Skirmish Squad if you want a Simulation experience. Skirmish Squad launched in 2024.
Both Delven and Skirmish Squad sit in Strategy, Indie, and RPG 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
 Delven |  Skirmish Squad | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2025 | 2024 |
| Genres | Strategy, Indie, RPG, Early Access | Strategy, Indie, Simulation, RPG, Early Access |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Deck Playable | Unrated |
| Price | 9.99 USD | Price unknown |
| Steam reviews | 92.3% positive (39 reviews) | 1 reviews |
| Multiplayer | Single-player only | Single-player only |
| Developers | NikZ | Team Neverending |
Side by side
- Both share Strategy, Indie, RPG on Steam.
- Skirmish Squad (2024) is 1 year older than Delven (2025).
- Delven is Deck Playable on Steam Deck; Skirmish Squad has no Deck rating yet.
Delven vs Skirmish Squad — FAQ
- Should I play Delven or Skirmish Squad first?
- If you want chronology, Skirmish Squad (2024) came out before Delven (2025). 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 Delven and Skirmish Squad similar?
- They overlap on Strategy, Indie, RPG 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 Delven run on Steam Deck?
- Yes — Delven is rated Deck Playable by Valve. Skirmish Squad doesn't have a Deck rating yet, so its Deck behaviour is currently unverified.