Choose Tanks Etc.
Choose Tanks Etc. if you want a Casual game with Multi-player, Shared/Split Screen, and Shared/Split Screen PvP. On Steam, it has co-op, so you can bring a friend. Tanks Etc. launched in 2024.
Tanks Etc. vs BUG SQUASH
Tanks Etc. and BUG SQUASH both land in Action, 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 share Action, Strategy on Steam. Tanks Etc. (2024) is 2 years older than BUG SQUASH (2026). Tanks Etc. has co-op; BUG SQUASH 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 BUG SQUASH
Choose BUG SQUASH if you want an Adventure game with Subtitle Options, Custom Volume Controls, and Stereo Sound. On Steam, it's a focused single-player run rather than a multiplayer commitment. BUG SQUASH launched in 2026.
Both Tanks Etc. and BUG SQUASH sit in Action and 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
 Tanks Etc. |  BUG SQUASH | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2024 | 2026 |
| Genres | Action, Strategy, Casual | Action, Strategy, Adventure |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Unrated | Unrated |
| Price | 9.99 USD | Price unknown |
| Steam reviews | 1 reviews | — |
| Multiplayer | Multi-player, Shared/Split Screen Co-op, Co-op | Single-player only |
| Developers | Airerror | JimDublace Studios |
Side by side
- Both share Action, Strategy on Steam.
- Tanks Etc. (2024) is 2 years older than BUG SQUASH (2026).
- Tanks Etc. has co-op; BUG SQUASH does not.
Tanks Etc. vs BUG SQUASH — FAQ
- Should I play Tanks Etc. or BUG SQUASH first?
- If you want chronology, Tanks Etc. (2024) came out before BUG SQUASH (2026). 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 Tanks Etc. and BUG SQUASH similar?
- They overlap on Action, 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 BUG SQUASH have multiplayer like Tanks Etc.?
- No. Tanks Etc. supports multiplayer on Steam (Multi-player, Shared/Split Screen Co-op, Co-op), while BUG SQUASH is listed as single-player only.