Choose Squad
Choose Squad if you want an Indie and Massively Multiplayer game with Multi-player, Online PvP, and Online Co-op. On Steam, it's the newer release (2020) and ships with the modern feature baseline. 82,330 Steam reviews back the pick.
Squad vs Operation swat
Squad and Operation swat both land in Action, Strategy 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 on Steam. Operation swat (2017) is 3 years older than Squad (2020). Squad scores higher on Steam reviews (84.1% positive) than Operation swat (35.5% 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 Operation swat
Choose Operation swat if it's currently about 98% cheaper on the Steam Store. Operation swat launched in 2017.
Both Squad and Operation swat sit in Action and Strategy 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 |  Operation swat | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2020 | 2017 |
| Genres | Action, Strategy, Indie, Massively Multiplayer | Action, Strategy |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Deck Playable | Unrated |
| Price | 49.99 USD | 0.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 84.1% positive (82,330 reviews) | 35.5% positive (31 reviews) |
| Multiplayer | Multi-player, Online Co-op, Co-op | Single-player only |
| Developers | Offworld | WhackAKey Games |
Side by side
- Both share Action, Strategy on Steam.
- Operation swat (2017) is 3 years older than Squad (2020).
- Squad scores higher on Steam reviews (84.1% positive) than Operation swat (35.5% positive).
- Operation swat is currently ~98% cheaper on Steam than Squad (0.99 USD vs. 49.99 USD).
- Squad has co-op; Operation swat does not.
- Squad is Deck Playable on Steam Deck; Operation swat has no Deck rating yet.
Squad vs Operation swat — FAQ
- Should I play Squad or Operation swat first?
- If you want chronology, Operation swat (2017) came out before 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 Squad and Operation swat similar?
- They overlap on Action, Strategy 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 Operation swat have multiplayer like Squad?
- No. Squad supports multiplayer on Steam (Multi-player, Online Co-op, Co-op), while Operation swat is listed as single-player only.
- Does Squad run on Steam Deck?
- Yes — Squad is rated Deck Playable by Valve. Operation swat doesn't have a Deck rating yet, so its Deck behaviour is currently unverified.