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Noob Squad vs RUSSIA BATTLEGROUNDS

Noob Squad and RUSSIA BATTLEGROUNDS both land in Action, Indie, 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, Indie, Massively Multiplayer on Steam. Noob Squad (2016) is 2 years older than RUSSIA BATTLEGROUNDS (2018). RUSSIA BATTLEGROUNDS scores higher on Steam reviews (81.2% 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 a Casual experience. On Steam, it's currently about 67% cheaper on the Steam Store. Noob Squad launched in 2016.

Choose RUSSIA BATTLEGROUNDS

Choose RUSSIA BATTLEGROUNDS if you want an Adventure and RPG game with Adjustable Text Size, Color Alternatives, and Custom Volume Controls. On Steam, it carries the stronger Steam consensus at 81.2% positive across 966 reviews.

Both Noob Squad and RUSSIA BATTLEGROUNDS sit in Action, Indie, 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 RUSSIA BATTLEGROUNDS — Steam metadata comparison
Noob Squad — Steam game coverNoob SquadRUSSIA BATTLEGROUNDS — Steam game coverRUSSIA BATTLEGROUNDS
Released20162018
GenresAction, Indie, Massively Multiplayer, CasualAction, Indie, Adventure, Massively Multiplayer, RPG
PlatformsWindows, macOS, LinuxWindows
Steam DeckUnratedDeck Playable
Price0.99 USD2.99 USD
Steam reviews42.1% positive (214 reviews)81.2% positive (966 reviews)
MultiplayerMulti-playerMulti-player
DevelopersAntonio RennaAgafonoff

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Noob Squad vs RUSSIA BATTLEGROUNDS — FAQ

Which is better, Noob Squad or RUSSIA BATTLEGROUNDS?
On Steam reviews RUSSIA BATTLEGROUNDS scores higher (81.2% positive) than Noob Squad (42.1% positive). Both have enough reviews to trust the signal, so for players using reviews alone, RUSSIA BATTLEGROUNDS 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 RUSSIA BATTLEGROUNDS first?
If you want chronology, Noob Squad (2016) came out before RUSSIA BATTLEGROUNDS (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 Noob Squad and RUSSIA BATTLEGROUNDS similar?
They overlap on Action, Indie, 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 RUSSIA BATTLEGROUNDS — Verdict (2026) · imho.run