Choose Cobalt
Choose Cobalt if you want the Online PvP, Shared/Split Screen PvP, and Online Co-op side of the pairing. Cobalt launched in 2016.
Cobalt vs Blaster Squad
Cobalt and Blaster Squad both land in Action, Indie, Adventure 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, Adventure on Steam. Cobalt (2016) is 4 years older than Blaster Squad (2020). Blaster Squad is currently ~67% cheaper on Steam than Cobalt (4.99 USD vs. 14.99 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 Blaster Squad
Choose Blaster Squad if you want a RPG and Casual experience. On Steam, it's currently about 67% cheaper on the Steam Store. Blaster Squad launched in 2020.
Both Cobalt and Blaster Squad sit in Action, Indie, and Adventure on Steam and both list Multi-player, Shared/Split Screen, and Steam Leaderboards, 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
 Cobalt |  Blaster Squad | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2016 | 2020 |
| Genres | Action, Indie, Adventure | Action, Indie, Adventure, RPG, Casual |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Deck Verified | Deck Verified |
| Price | 14.99 USD | 4.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 90.2% positive (245 reviews) | 3 reviews |
| Multiplayer | Multi-player, Online Co-op, Shared/Split Screen Co-op | Multi-player, Shared/Split Screen Co-op, Co-op |
| Developers | Oxeye Game Studio | Gaming Couch |
Side by side
- Both share Action, Indie, Adventure on Steam.
- Cobalt (2016) is 4 years older than Blaster Squad (2020).
- Blaster Squad is currently ~67% cheaper on Steam than Cobalt (4.99 USD vs. 14.99 USD).
- Both support cooperative play.
- Both are Deck Verified.
Cobalt vs Blaster Squad — FAQ
- Should I play Cobalt or Blaster Squad first?
- If you want chronology, Cobalt (2016) came out before Blaster Squad (2020). 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 Cobalt and Blaster Squad similar?
- They overlap on Action, Indie, Adventure 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.
- Do both Cobalt and Blaster Squad have co-op?
- Yes — both list a co-op category on Steam. Specifics differ: Cobalt ships Online Co-op, Shared/Split Screen Co-op; Blaster Squad ships Shared/Split Screen Co-op, Co-op.
- Do Cobalt and Blaster Squad both run on Steam Deck?
- Yes — both are Steam Deck Verified, meaning Valve confirms they run with full controller support, legible text, and default settings out of the box.