Choose VERSUS SQUAD
Choose VERSUS SQUAD if you want the Shared/Split Screen, Online Co-op, and Shared/Split Screen Co-op side of the pairing. On Steam, it's Steam Deck Verified, so handheld play works out of the box. VERSUS SQUAD launched in 2016.
VERSUS SQUAD vs Lab 7: Cold Nights
VERSUS SQUAD and Lab 7: Cold Nights 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. VERSUS SQUAD (2016) is 4 years older than Lab 7: Cold Nights (2020). Lab 7: Cold Nights scores higher on Steam reviews (93.8% positive) than VERSUS SQUAD (79.4% 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 Lab 7: Cold Nights
Choose Lab 7: Cold Nights if you want a Strategy, Adventure, and Casual experience. On Steam, it's currently about 25% cheaper on the Steam Store. Lab 7: Cold Nights launched in 2020.
Both VERSUS SQUAD and Lab 7: Cold Nights sit in Action and Indie on Steam and both list Multi-player, Steam Leaderboards, and Online PvP, 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
 VERSUS SQUAD |  Lab 7: Cold Nights | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2016 | 2020 |
| Genres | Action, Indie | Action, Strategy, Indie, Adventure, Casual |
| Platforms | Windows, macOS | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Deck Verified | Unrated |
| Price | 7.99 USD | 5.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 79.4% positive (189 reviews) | 93.8% positive (16 reviews) |
| Multiplayer | Multi-player, Cross-Platform Multiplayer, Online Co-op | Multi-player |
| Developers | DiezelPower | CaveDave |
Side by side
- Both share Action, Indie on Steam.
- VERSUS SQUAD (2016) is 4 years older than Lab 7: Cold Nights (2020).
- Lab 7: Cold Nights scores higher on Steam reviews (93.8% positive) than VERSUS SQUAD (79.4% positive).
- Lab 7: Cold Nights is currently ~25% cheaper on Steam than VERSUS SQUAD (5.99 USD vs. 7.99 USD).
- VERSUS SQUAD has co-op; Lab 7: Cold Nights does not.
- VERSUS SQUAD is Deck Verified on Steam Deck; Lab 7: Cold Nights has no Deck rating yet.
VERSUS SQUAD vs Lab 7: Cold Nights — FAQ
- Should I play VERSUS SQUAD or Lab 7: Cold Nights first?
- If you want chronology, VERSUS SQUAD (2016) came out before Lab 7: Cold Nights (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 VERSUS SQUAD and Lab 7: Cold Nights 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.
- Does VERSUS SQUAD run on Steam Deck?
- Yes — VERSUS SQUAD is rated Deck Verified by Valve. Lab 7: Cold Nights doesn't have a Deck rating yet, so its Deck behaviour is currently unverified.