Choose PixelJunk™ Monsters Ultimate
Choose PixelJunk™ Monsters Ultimate if you want a Strategy experience. On Steam, it carries the stronger Steam consensus at 87.8% positive across 491 reviews.
PixelJunk™ Monsters Ultimate vs VERSUS SQUAD
PixelJunk™ Monsters Ultimate and VERSUS SQUAD sit side-by-side in player discussions even though their catalogue tags only partly overlap. 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: PixelJunk™ Monsters Ultimate (2013) is 3 years older than VERSUS SQUAD (2016). PixelJunk™ Monsters Ultimate scores higher on Steam reviews (87.8% positive) than VERSUS SQUAD (79.4% positive). VERSUS SQUAD is currently ~20% cheaper on Steam than PixelJunk™ Monsters Ultimate (7.99 USD vs. 9.99 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 VERSUS SQUAD
Choose VERSUS SQUAD if you want an Action and Indie game with Online PvP, Online Co-op, and Shared/Split Screen Co-op. On Steam, it's currently about 20% cheaper on the Steam Store. VERSUS SQUAD launched in 2016.
Both PixelJunk™ Monsters Ultimate and VERSUS SQUAD ship Multi-player, Shared/Split Screen, and Steam Leaderboards on Steam, so either pick lands close enough that the choice is taste, not category. 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
 PixelJunk™ Monsters Ultimate |  VERSUS SQUAD | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2013 | 2016 |
| Genres | Strategy | Action, Indie |
| Platforms | Windows, macOS, Linux | Windows, macOS |
| Steam Deck | Deck Verified | Deck Verified |
| Price | 9.99 USD | 7.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 87.8% positive (491 reviews) | 79.4% positive (189 reviews) |
| Multiplayer | Multi-player, Cross-Platform Multiplayer, Co-op | Multi-player, Cross-Platform Multiplayer, Online Co-op |
| Developers | Double Eleven, Q-Games Ltd. | DiezelPower |
Side by side
- PixelJunk™ Monsters Ultimate (2013) is 3 years older than VERSUS SQUAD (2016).
- PixelJunk™ Monsters Ultimate scores higher on Steam reviews (87.8% positive) than VERSUS SQUAD (79.4% positive).
- VERSUS SQUAD is currently ~20% cheaper on Steam than PixelJunk™ Monsters Ultimate (7.99 USD vs. 9.99 USD).
- Both support cooperative play.
- Both are Deck Verified.
PixelJunk™ Monsters Ultimate vs VERSUS SQUAD — FAQ
- Which is better, PixelJunk™ Monsters Ultimate or VERSUS SQUAD?
- On Steam reviews PixelJunk™ Monsters Ultimate scores higher (87.8% positive) than VERSUS SQUAD (79.4% positive). Both have enough reviews to trust the signal, so for players using reviews alone, PixelJunk™ Monsters Ultimate is the safer pick. Genre fit still matters — check the side-by-side table for the categories each game lands in.
- Should I play PixelJunk™ Monsters Ultimate or VERSUS SQUAD first?
- If you want chronology, PixelJunk™ Monsters Ultimate (2013) came out before VERSUS SQUAD (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.
- Do both PixelJunk™ Monsters Ultimate and VERSUS SQUAD have co-op?
- Yes — both list a co-op category on Steam. Specifics differ: PixelJunk™ Monsters Ultimate ships Co-op; VERSUS SQUAD ships Online Co-op, Shared/Split Screen Co-op.
- Do PixelJunk™ Monsters Ultimate and VERSUS SQUAD both run on Steam Deck?
- Yes — both are Steam Deck Verified, meaning Valve confirms they run with full controller support, legible text, and default settings out of the box.