Choose Theatre of War
Choose Theatre of War if you want a Strategy game with LAN PvP, LAN Co-op, and PvP. On Steam, it's currently about 69% cheaper on the Steam Store. Theatre of War launched in 2010.
Theatre of War vs Tank Squad
Theatre of War and Tank Squad sit side-by-side in player discussions even though their catalogue tags only partly overlap. 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: Theatre of War (2010) is 15 years older than Tank Squad (2025). Tank Squad scores higher on Steam reviews (75.9% positive) than Theatre of War (56.9% positive). Theatre of War is currently ~69% cheaper on Steam than Tank Squad (3.99 USD vs. 12.99 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 Tank Squad
Choose Tank Squad if you want an Action, Indie, and Simulation game with Online Co-op. On Steam, it carries the stronger Steam consensus at 75.9% positive across 369 reviews.
Both Theatre of War and Tank Squad ship Multi-player and Co-op on Steam, so either pick lands close enough that the choice is taste, not category. 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
 Theatre of War |  Tank Squad | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2010 | 2025 |
| Genres | Strategy | Action, Indie, Simulation |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Unrated | Deck Unsupported |
| Price | 3.99 USD | 12.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 56.9% positive (116 reviews) | 75.9% positive (369 reviews) |
| Multiplayer | Multi-player, LAN Co-op, Co-op | Multi-player, Online Co-op, Co-op |
| Developers | Fulqrum Publishing | DeGenerals S.A. |
Side by side
- Theatre of War (2010) is 15 years older than Tank Squad (2025).
- Tank Squad scores higher on Steam reviews (75.9% positive) than Theatre of War (56.9% positive).
- Theatre of War is currently ~69% cheaper on Steam than Tank Squad (3.99 USD vs. 12.99 USD).
- Both support cooperative play.
- Tank Squad is Deck Unsupported on Steam Deck; Theatre of War has no Deck rating yet.
Theatre of War vs Tank Squad — FAQ
- Which is better, Theatre of War or Tank Squad?
- On Steam reviews Tank Squad scores higher (75.9% positive) than Theatre of War (56.9% positive). Both have enough reviews to trust the signal, so for players using reviews alone, Tank 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 Theatre of War or Tank Squad first?
- If you want chronology, Theatre of War (2010) came out before Tank Squad (2025). 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.
- Do both Theatre of War and Tank Squad have co-op?
- Yes — both list a co-op category on Steam. Specifics differ: Theatre of War ships LAN Co-op, Co-op; Tank Squad ships Online Co-op, Co-op.