Choose Squad
Choose Squad if you want a Strategy and Massively Multiplayer game with Multi-player, Online PvP, and Online Co-op. On Steam, it has co-op, so you can bring a friend. 82,330 Steam reviews back the pick.
Squad vs Strike Force 3
Squad and Strike Force 3 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. Squad (2020) is 3 years older than Strike Force 3 (2023). Squad scores higher on Steam reviews (84.1% positive) than Strike Force 3 (70% 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 Strike Force 3
Choose Strike Force 3 if it's currently about 60% cheaper on the Steam Store. Strike Force 3 launched in 2023.
Both Squad and Strike Force 3 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
 Squad |  Strike Force 3 | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2020 | 2023 |
| Genres | Action, Strategy, Indie, Massively Multiplayer | Action, Indie |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Deck Playable | Deck Playable |
| Price | 49.99 USD | 19.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 84.1% positive (82,330 reviews) | 70% positive (10 reviews) |
| Multiplayer | Multi-player, Online Co-op, Co-op | Single-player only |
| Developers | Offworld | Polygon Art |
Side by side
- Both share Action, Indie on Steam.
- Squad (2020) is 3 years older than Strike Force 3 (2023).
- Squad scores higher on Steam reviews (84.1% positive) than Strike Force 3 (70% positive).
- Strike Force 3 is currently ~60% cheaper on Steam than Squad (19.99 USD vs. 49.99 USD).
- Squad has co-op; Strike Force 3 does not.
- Both are Deck Playable.
Squad vs Strike Force 3 — FAQ
- Should I play Squad or Strike Force 3 first?
- If you want chronology, Squad (2020) came out before Strike Force 3 (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 Squad and Strike Force 3 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 Strike Force 3 have multiplayer like Squad?
- No. Squad supports multiplayer on Steam (Multi-player, Online Co-op, Co-op), while Strike Force 3 is listed as single-player only.