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Noob Squad vs Hell Let Loose: Vietnam

Noob Squad and Hell Let Loose: Vietnam both land in Action, Massively Multiplayer 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, Massively Multiplayer on Steam. Noob Squad (2016) is 10 years older than Hell Let Loose: Vietnam (2026). Hell Let Loose: Vietnam scores higher on Steam reviews (61.6% positive) than Noob Squad (42.1% 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 Noob Squad

Choose Noob Squad if you want an Indie and Casual experience. On Steam, it's currently about 98% cheaper on the Steam Store. Noob Squad launched in 2016.

Choose Hell Let Loose: Vietnam

Choose Hell Let Loose: Vietnam if you want a Strategy and Simulation game with DualSense Controller Support. On Steam, it carries the stronger Steam consensus at 61.6% positive across 12,233 reviews.

Both Noob Squad and Hell Let Loose: Vietnam sit in Action and Massively Multiplayer on Steam and both list Multi-player, Online PvP, and 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

Noob Squad vs Hell Let Loose: Vietnam — Steam metadata comparison
Noob Squad — Steam game coverNoob SquadHell Let Loose: Vietnam — Steam game coverHell Let Loose: Vietnam
Released20162026
GenresAction, Indie, Massively Multiplayer, CasualAction, Strategy, Simulation, Massively Multiplayer
PlatformsWindows, macOS, LinuxWindows
Steam DeckUnratedDeck Unsupported
Price0.99 USD39.99 USD
Steam reviews42.1% positive (214 reviews)61.6% positive (12,233 reviews)
MultiplayerMulti-playerMulti-player, Cross-Platform Multiplayer
DevelopersAntonio RennaExpression Games

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Noob Squad vs Hell Let Loose: Vietnam — FAQ

Which is better, Noob Squad or Hell Let Loose: Vietnam?
On Steam reviews Hell Let Loose: Vietnam scores higher (61.6% positive) than Noob Squad (42.1% positive). Both have enough reviews to trust the signal, so for players using reviews alone, Hell Let Loose: Vietnam is the safer pick. Genre fit still matters — check the side-by-side table for the categories each game lands in.
Should I play Noob Squad or Hell Let Loose: Vietnam first?
If you want chronology, Noob Squad (2016) came out before Hell Let Loose: Vietnam (2026). 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 Noob Squad and Hell Let Loose: Vietnam similar?
They overlap on Action, Massively Multiplayer 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.
Noob Squad vs Hell Let Loose: Vietnam — Verdict (2026) · imho.run