Choose Squad
Choose Squad if you want the Online PvP, Online Co-op, and PvP side of the pairing. 82,330 Steam reviews back the pick.
Squad vs DON'T SHOOT US
Squad and DON'T SHOOT US both land in Action, Strategy, 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, Strategy, Indie on Steam. Squad (2020) is 3 years older than DON'T SHOOT US (2023). DON'T SHOOT US is currently ~91% cheaper on Steam than Squad (4.49 USD vs. 49.99 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 DON'T SHOOT US
Choose DON'T SHOOT US if you want an Adventure and Simulation game with LAN Co-op. On Steam, it's currently about 91% cheaper on the Steam Store. DON'T SHOOT US launched in 2023.
Both Squad and DON'T SHOOT US sit in Action, Strategy, and Indie on Steam and both list Multi-player and Co-op, 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 |  DON'T SHOOT US | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2020 | 2023 |
| Genres | Action, Strategy, Indie, Massively Multiplayer | Action, Strategy, Indie, Adventure, Simulation, Massively Multiplayer |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Deck Playable | Unrated |
| Price | 49.99 USD | 4.49 USD |
| Steam reviews | 84.1% positive (82,330 reviews) | 3 reviews |
| Multiplayer | Multi-player, Online Co-op, Co-op | Multi-player, LAN Co-op, Co-op |
| Developers | Offworld | WGI GAMING |
Side by side
- Both share Action, Strategy, Indie on Steam.
- Squad (2020) is 3 years older than DON'T SHOOT US (2023).
- DON'T SHOOT US is currently ~91% cheaper on Steam than Squad (4.49 USD vs. 49.99 USD).
- Both support cooperative play.
- Squad is Deck Playable on Steam Deck; DON'T SHOOT US has no Deck rating yet.
Squad vs DON'T SHOOT US — FAQ
- Should I play Squad or DON'T SHOOT US first?
- If you want chronology, Squad (2020) came out before DON'T SHOOT US (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 DON'T SHOOT US similar?
- They overlap on Action, Strategy, 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.
- Do both Squad and DON'T SHOOT US have co-op?
- Yes — both list a co-op category on Steam. Specifics differ: Squad ships Online Co-op, Co-op; DON'T SHOOT US ships LAN Co-op, Co-op.
- Does Squad run on Steam Deck?
- Yes — Squad is rated Deck Playable by Valve. DON'T SHOOT US doesn't have a Deck rating yet, so its Deck behaviour is currently unverified.