Choose VERSUS SQUAD
Choose VERSUS SQUAD if you want the Multi-player, Shared/Split Screen, and Online PvP side of the pairing. On Steam, it's currently about 20% cheaper on the Steam Store. VERSUS SQUAD launched in 2016.
VERSUS SQUAD vs Blood Waves
VERSUS SQUAD and Blood Waves 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 2 years older than Blood Waves (2018). VERSUS SQUAD scores higher on Steam reviews (79.4% positive) than Blood Waves (57.4% 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 Blood Waves
Choose Blood Waves if you want a Strategy experience. On Steam, it's a focused single-player run rather than a multiplayer commitment. Blood Waves launched in 2018.
Both VERSUS SQUAD and Blood Waves sit in Action and Indie on Steam and both list Steam Leaderboards, 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 |  Blood Waves | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2016 | 2018 |
| Genres | Action, Indie | Action, Strategy, Indie |
| Platforms | Windows, macOS | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Deck Verified | Unrated |
| Price | 7.99 USD | 9.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 79.4% positive (189 reviews) | 57.4% positive (68 reviews) |
| Multiplayer | Multi-player, Cross-Platform Multiplayer, Online Co-op | Single-player only |
| Developers | DiezelPower | Light Road Games |
Side by side
- Both share Action, Indie on Steam.
- VERSUS SQUAD (2016) is 2 years older than Blood Waves (2018).
- VERSUS SQUAD scores higher on Steam reviews (79.4% positive) than Blood Waves (57.4% positive).
- VERSUS SQUAD is currently ~20% cheaper on Steam than Blood Waves (7.99 USD vs. 9.99 USD).
- VERSUS SQUAD has co-op; Blood Waves does not.
- VERSUS SQUAD is Deck Verified on Steam Deck; Blood Waves has no Deck rating yet.
VERSUS SQUAD vs Blood Waves — FAQ
- Should I play VERSUS SQUAD or Blood Waves first?
- If you want chronology, VERSUS SQUAD (2016) came out before Blood Waves (2018). 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 Blood Waves 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 Blood Waves have multiplayer like VERSUS SQUAD?
- No. VERSUS SQUAD supports multiplayer on Steam (Multi-player, Cross-Platform Multiplayer, Online Co-op), while Blood Waves is listed as single-player only.
- Does VERSUS SQUAD run on Steam Deck?
- Yes — VERSUS SQUAD is rated Deck Verified by Valve. Blood Waves doesn't have a Deck rating yet, so its Deck behaviour is currently unverified.