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Operation Hardcore vs Round 99

Operation Hardcore and Round 99 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. Operation Hardcore (2016) is 4 years older than Round 99 (2020). Round 99 is currently ~0% cheaper on Steam than Operation Hardcore (4.99 USD vs. 4.99 USD). No login or purchase needed — scroll for the full table, the verdict FAQ, and links to ranked similar games for both titles.

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Operation Hardcore vs Round 99 — Steam metadata comparison
Operation Hardcore — Steam game coverOperation HardcoreRound 99 — Steam game coverRound 99
Released20162020
GenresAction, Indie, AdventureAction, Indie
PlatformsWindows, macOSWindows
Steam DeckUnratedUnrated
Price4.99 USD4.99 USD
Steam reviews9 reviews1 reviews
MultiplayerMulti-player, Shared/Split Screen Co-op, Co-opMulti-player, Shared/Split Screen Co-op, Co-op
DevelopersCosmocatBoomz Games

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Operation Hardcore vs Round 99 — FAQ

Should I play Operation Hardcore or Round 99 first?
If you want chronology, Operation Hardcore (2016) came out before Round 99 (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 Operation Hardcore and Round 99 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.
Do both Operation Hardcore and Round 99 have co-op?
Yes — both list a co-op category on Steam. Specifics differ: Operation Hardcore ships Shared/Split Screen Co-op, Co-op; Round 99 ships Shared/Split Screen Co-op, Co-op.