Choose Shard Squad
Choose Shard Squad if you want an Adventure and Casual game with Multi-player, Shared/Split Screen, and Shared/Split Screen Co-op. On Steam, it has co-op, so you can bring a friend. Shard Squad launched in 2025.
Shard Squad vs Machick 2
Shard Squad and Machick 2 both land in Action, Indie 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, Indie on Steam. Both released in 2025. Machick 2 scores higher on Steam reviews (91.2% positive) than Shard Squad (84.2% positive). 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 Machick 2
Choose Machick 2 if you want a RPG experience. On Steam, it carries the stronger Steam consensus at 91.2% positive across 148 reviews.
Both Shard Squad and Machick 2 sit in Action and Indie 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
 Shard Squad |  Machick 2 | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2025 | 2025 |
| Genres | Action, Indie, Adventure, Casual | Action, Indie, RPG |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Deck Playable | Deck Unsupported |
| Price | 6.99 USD | 6.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 84.2% positive (101 reviews) | 91.2% positive (148 reviews) |
| Multiplayer | Multi-player, Shared/Split Screen Co-op, Co-op | Single-player only |
| Developers | The Root Studios | Deadpixel |
Side by side
- Both share Action, Indie on Steam.
- Both released in 2025.
- Machick 2 scores higher on Steam reviews (91.2% positive) than Shard Squad (84.2% positive).
- Machick 2 is currently ~0% cheaper on Steam than Shard Squad (6.99 USD vs. 6.99 USD).
- Shard Squad has co-op; Machick 2 does not.
- Steam Deck: Shard Squad is Deck Playable, Machick 2 is Deck Unsupported.
Shard Squad vs Machick 2 — FAQ
- Which is better, Shard Squad or Machick 2?
- On Steam reviews Machick 2 scores higher (91.2% positive) than Shard Squad (84.2% positive). Both have enough reviews to trust the signal, so for players using reviews alone, Machick 2 is the safer pick. Genre fit still matters — check the side-by-side table for the categories each game lands in.
- Are Shard Squad and Machick 2 similar?
- They overlap on Action, Indie 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 Machick 2 have multiplayer like Shard Squad?
- No. Shard Squad supports multiplayer on Steam (Multi-player, Shared/Split Screen Co-op, Co-op), while Machick 2 is listed as single-player only.