Choose Noob Squad
Choose Noob Squad if you want a Massively Multiplayer and Casual experience. Noob Squad launched in 2016.
Noob Squad vs pla_toon
Noob Squad and pla_toon 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. Noob Squad (2016) is 2 years older than pla_toon (2018). pla_toon scores higher on Steam reviews (88.1% 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 pla_toon
Choose pla_toon if you want a Free To Play and Early Access game with Shared/Split Screen PvP. On Steam, it carries the stronger Steam consensus at 88.1% positive across 699 reviews.
Both Noob Squad and pla_toon sit in Action and Indie 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 |  pla_toon | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2016 | 2018 |
| Genres | Action, Indie, Massively Multiplayer, Casual | Action, Indie, Free To Play, Early Access |
| Platforms | Windows, macOS, Linux | Windows, macOS |
| Steam Deck | Unrated | Unrated |
| Price | 0.99 USD | Free to play |
| Steam reviews | 42.1% positive (214 reviews) | 88.1% positive (699 reviews) |
| Multiplayer | Multi-player | Multi-player |
| Developers | Antonio Renna | SoundAndFuryGames |
Side by side
- Both share Action, Indie on Steam.
- Noob Squad (2016) is 2 years older than pla_toon (2018).
- pla_toon scores higher on Steam reviews (88.1% positive) than Noob Squad (42.1% positive).
- pla_toon is free; Noob Squad is paid (0.99 USD).
Noob Squad vs pla_toon — FAQ
- Which is better, Noob Squad or pla_toon?
- On Steam reviews pla_toon scores higher (88.1% positive) than Noob Squad (42.1% positive). Both have enough reviews to trust the signal, so for players using reviews alone, pla_toon 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 pla_toon first?
- If you want chronology, Noob Squad (2016) came out before pla_toon (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 pla_toon 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.
- Is pla_toon free?
- Yes — pla_toon is a free-to-play Steam title. Noob Squad is paid (0.99 USD).