Choose VERSUS SQUAD
Choose VERSUS SQUAD if you want the Steam Leaderboards, Online PvP, and Online 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 Sidewalk Simulator
VERSUS SQUAD and Sidewalk Simulator 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 8 years older than Sidewalk Simulator (2024). Sidewalk Simulator scores higher on Steam reviews (95.5% 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 Sidewalk Simulator
Choose Sidewalk Simulator if you want a Strategy, Simulation, and Early Access experience. On Steam, it's currently about 50% cheaper on the Steam Store. Sidewalk Simulator launched in 2024.
Both VERSUS SQUAD and Sidewalk Simulator 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
 VERSUS SQUAD |  Sidewalk Simulator | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2016 | 2024 |
| Genres | Action, Indie | Action, Strategy, Indie, Simulation, Early Access |
| Platforms | Windows, macOS | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Deck Verified | Unrated |
| Price | 7.99 USD | 3.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 79.4% positive (189 reviews) | 95.5% positive (22 reviews) |
| Multiplayer | Multi-player, Cross-Platform Multiplayer, Online Co-op | Multi-player, Shared/Split Screen Co-op, Co-op |
| Developers | DiezelPower | XCCWARE LLC |
Side by side
- Both share Action, Indie on Steam.
- VERSUS SQUAD (2016) is 8 years older than Sidewalk Simulator (2024).
- Sidewalk Simulator scores higher on Steam reviews (95.5% positive) than VERSUS SQUAD (79.4% positive).
- Sidewalk Simulator is currently ~50% cheaper on Steam than VERSUS SQUAD (3.99 USD vs. 7.99 USD).
- Both support cooperative play.
- VERSUS SQUAD is Deck Verified on Steam Deck; Sidewalk Simulator has no Deck rating yet.
VERSUS SQUAD vs Sidewalk Simulator — FAQ
- Should I play VERSUS SQUAD or Sidewalk Simulator first?
- If you want chronology, VERSUS SQUAD (2016) came out before Sidewalk Simulator (2024). 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 Sidewalk Simulator 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 VERSUS SQUAD and Sidewalk Simulator have co-op?
- Yes — both list a co-op category on Steam. Specifics differ: VERSUS SQUAD ships Online Co-op, Shared/Split Screen Co-op; Sidewalk Simulator ships Shared/Split Screen Co-op, Co-op.
- Does VERSUS SQUAD run on Steam Deck?
- Yes — VERSUS SQUAD is rated Deck Verified by Valve. Sidewalk Simulator doesn't have a Deck rating yet, so its Deck behaviour is currently unverified.