Choose The TakeOver
Choose The TakeOver if you want a Casual experience. The TakeOver launched in 2019.
The TakeOver vs Jitsu Squad
The TakeOver and Jitsu Squad 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. The TakeOver (2019) is 3 years older than Jitsu Squad (2022). Jitsu Squad scores higher on Steam reviews (84.5% positive) than The TakeOver (82% 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 Jitsu Squad
Choose Jitsu Squad if it carries the stronger Steam consensus at 84.5% positive across 155 reviews.
Both The TakeOver and Jitsu Squad sit in Action and Indie on Steam and both list Multi-player, Shared/Split Screen, and Shared/Split Screen 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
 The TakeOver |  Jitsu Squad | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2019 | 2022 |
| Genres | Action, Indie, Casual | Action, Indie |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Deck Verified | Deck Verified |
| Price | 19.99 USD | 9.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 82% positive (528 reviews) | 84.5% positive (155 reviews) |
| Multiplayer | Multi-player, Shared/Split Screen Co-op, Co-op | Multi-player, Shared/Split Screen Co-op, Co-op |
| Developers | Pelikan13 | Tanuki Creative Studio |
Side by side
- Both share Action, Indie on Steam.
- The TakeOver (2019) is 3 years older than Jitsu Squad (2022).
- Jitsu Squad scores higher on Steam reviews (84.5% positive) than The TakeOver (82% positive).
- Jitsu Squad is currently ~50% cheaper on Steam than The TakeOver (9.99 USD vs. 19.99 USD).
- Both support cooperative play.
- Both are Deck Verified.
The TakeOver vs Jitsu Squad — FAQ
- Which is better, The TakeOver or Jitsu Squad?
- On Steam reviews Jitsu Squad scores higher (84.5% positive) than The TakeOver (82% positive). Both have enough reviews to trust the signal, so for players using reviews alone, Jitsu Squad is the safer pick. Genre fit still matters — check the side-by-side table for the categories each game lands in.
- Should I play The TakeOver or Jitsu Squad first?
- If you want chronology, The TakeOver (2019) came out before Jitsu Squad (2022). 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 The TakeOver and Jitsu Squad 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 The TakeOver and Jitsu Squad have co-op?
- Yes — both list a co-op category on Steam. Specifics differ: The TakeOver ships Shared/Split Screen Co-op, Co-op; Jitsu Squad ships Shared/Split Screen Co-op, Co-op.
- Do The TakeOver and Jitsu 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.