Choose SOS OPS!
Choose SOS OPS! if you want the Shared/Split Screen, Shared/Split Screen PvP, and Online Co-op side of the pairing. On Steam, it's Steam Deck Verified, so handheld play works out of the box. SOS OPS! launched in 2023.
SOS OPS! vs Hoover Heroes
SOS OPS! and Hoover Heroes 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: SOS OPS! (2023) is 2 years older than Hoover Heroes (2025). Hoover Heroes is currently ~16% cheaper on Steam than SOS OPS! (4.19 USD vs. 4.99 USD). SOS OPS! has co-op; Hoover Heroes does not. 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 Hoover Heroes
Choose Hoover Heroes if you want an Action, Indie, and Casual experience. Hoover Heroes launched in 2025.
Both SOS OPS! and Hoover Heroes ship Multi-player, Online PvP, and PvP 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
 SOS OPS! |  Hoover Heroes | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2023 | 2025 |
| Genres | — | Action, Indie, Casual, Early Access |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Deck Verified | Unrated |
| Price | 4.99 USD | 4.19 USD |
| Steam reviews | 77.8% positive (360 reviews) | 4 reviews |
| Multiplayer | Multi-player, Online Co-op, Shared/Split Screen Co-op | Multi-player |
| Developers | ArtDock | Kiki Games |
Side by side
- SOS OPS! (2023) is 2 years older than Hoover Heroes (2025).
- Hoover Heroes is currently ~16% cheaper on Steam than SOS OPS! (4.19 USD vs. 4.99 USD).
- SOS OPS! has co-op; Hoover Heroes does not.
- SOS OPS! is Deck Verified on Steam Deck; Hoover Heroes has no Deck rating yet.
SOS OPS! vs Hoover Heroes — FAQ
- Should I play SOS OPS! or Hoover Heroes first?
- If you want chronology, SOS OPS! (2023) came out before Hoover Heroes (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.
- Does SOS OPS! run on Steam Deck?
- Yes — SOS OPS! is rated Deck Verified by Valve. Hoover Heroes doesn't have a Deck rating yet, so its Deck behaviour is currently unverified.