Choose Random Legion
Choose Random Legion if it matches what drew you to this matchup. Random Legion launched in 2024.
Random Legion vs Mercenary Squad Auto Chess
Random Legion and Mercenary Squad Auto Chess both land in Strategy, Simulation 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, Simulation on Steam. Random Legion (2024) is 1 year older than Mercenary Squad Auto Chess (2025). Mercenary Squad Auto Chess is currently ~0% cheaper on Steam than Random Legion (5.99 USD vs. 5.99 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 Mercenary Squad Auto Chess
Choose Mercenary Squad Auto Chess if you want an Indie, Adventure, and RPG experience. Mercenary Squad Auto Chess launched in 2025.
Both Random Legion and Mercenary Squad Auto Chess sit in Strategy and Simulation 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
 Random Legion |  Mercenary Squad Auto Chess | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2024 | 2025 |
| Genres | Strategy, Simulation | Strategy, Indie, Adventure, Simulation, RPG, Casual |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Deck Playable | Unrated |
| Price | 5.99 USD | 5.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 76.9% positive (13 reviews) | — |
| Multiplayer | Single-player only | Single-player only |
| Developers | Stardust Light Studio | Ibuprofun |
Side by side
- Both share Strategy, Simulation on Steam.
- Random Legion (2024) is 1 year older than Mercenary Squad Auto Chess (2025).
- Mercenary Squad Auto Chess is currently ~0% cheaper on Steam than Random Legion (5.99 USD vs. 5.99 USD).
- Random Legion is Deck Playable on Steam Deck; Mercenary Squad Auto Chess has no Deck rating yet.
Random Legion vs Mercenary Squad Auto Chess — FAQ
- Should I play Random Legion or Mercenary Squad Auto Chess first?
- If you want chronology, Random Legion (2024) came out before Mercenary Squad Auto Chess (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 Random Legion and Mercenary Squad Auto Chess similar?
- They overlap on Strategy, Simulation 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 Random Legion run on Steam Deck?
- Yes — Random Legion is rated Deck Playable by Valve. Mercenary Squad Auto Chess doesn't have a Deck rating yet, so its Deck behaviour is currently unverified.