Choose Scrap Vanguard
Choose Scrap Vanguard if you want a Strategy game with Gamepad Recommended, Subtitle Options, and Custom Volume Controls. On Steam, it's a focused single-player run rather than a multiplayer commitment.
Scrap Vanguard vs ShootyCraft
Scrap Vanguard and ShootyCraft 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. 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 ShootyCraft
Choose ShootyCraft if you want the Multi-player, Online PvP, and PvP side of the pairing. ShootyCraft launched in 2026.
Both Scrap Vanguard and ShootyCraft sit in Action and Indie on Steam and both list DualShock Controller Support and DualSense Controller Support, 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
 Scrap Vanguard |  ShootyCraft | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | — | 2026 |
| Genres | Action, Strategy, Indie | Action, Indie |
| Platforms | Windows, Linux | Windows, macOS |
| Steam Deck | Unrated | Unrated |
| Price | Price unknown | Price unknown |
| Steam reviews | — | — |
| Multiplayer | Single-player only | Multi-player |
| Developers | MB Games | Main Tank Software |
Side by side
- Both share Action, Indie on Steam.
Scrap Vanguard vs ShootyCraft — FAQ
- Are Scrap Vanguard and ShootyCraft 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 Scrap Vanguard have multiplayer like ShootyCraft?
- No. ShootyCraft supports multiplayer on Steam (Multi-player), while Scrap Vanguard is listed as single-player only.