Choose XCOM® 2
Choose XCOM® 2 if it matches what drew you to this matchup. 44,276 Steam reviews back the pick.
XCOM® 2 vs Squad Game
XCOM® 2 and Squad Game both land in Strategy 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 Strategy games on Steam. XCOM® 2 (2016) is 7 years older than Squad Game (2023). Squad Game is currently ~50% cheaper on Steam than XCOM® 2 (9.99 USD vs. 19.99 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 Squad Game
Choose Squad Game if you want an Indie, Simulation, and Early Access experience. On Steam, it's currently about 50% cheaper on the Steam Store. Squad Game launched in 2023.
Both XCOM® 2 and Squad Game sit in Strategy 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
 XCOM® 2 |  Squad Game | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2016 | 2023 |
| Genres | Strategy | Strategy, Indie, Simulation, Early Access |
| Platforms | Windows, macOS, Linux | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Deck Playable | Unrated |
| Price | 19.99 USD | 9.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 85.8% positive (44,276 reviews) | — |
| Multiplayer | Single-player only | Single-player only |
| Developers | Firaxis Games, Feral Interactive (Mac), Feral Interactive (Linux) | Two Parks |
Side by side
- Both are Strategy games on Steam.
- XCOM® 2 (2016) is 7 years older than Squad Game (2023).
- Squad Game is currently ~50% cheaper on Steam than XCOM® 2 (9.99 USD vs. 19.99 USD).
- XCOM® 2 is Deck Playable on Steam Deck; Squad Game has no Deck rating yet.
XCOM® 2 vs Squad Game — FAQ
- Should I play XCOM® 2 or Squad Game first?
- If you want chronology, XCOM® 2 (2016) came out before Squad Game (2023). 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 XCOM® 2 and Squad Game similar?
- They overlap on Strategy 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 XCOM® 2 run on Steam Deck?
- Yes — XCOM® 2 is rated Deck Playable by Valve. Squad Game doesn't have a Deck rating yet, so its Deck behaviour is currently unverified.