Choose Noob Squad
Choose Noob Squad if it's currently about 80% cheaper on the Steam Store. Noob Squad launched in 2016.
Noob Squad vs Pixel Royale
Noob Squad and Pixel Royale 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 Pixel Royale (2018). Noob Squad is currently ~80% cheaper on Steam than Pixel Royale (0.99 USD vs. 4.99 USD). 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 Pixel Royale
Choose Pixel Royale if you want a Simulation game with Shared/Split Screen PvP. Pixel Royale launched in 2018.
Both Noob Squad and Pixel Royale 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 |  Pixel Royale | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2016 | 2018 |
| Genres | Action, Indie, Massively Multiplayer, Casual | Action, Indie, Simulation, Massively Multiplayer, Casual |
| Platforms | Windows, macOS, Linux | Windows, macOS, Linux |
| Steam Deck | Unrated | Unrated |
| Price | 0.99 USD | 4.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 42.1% positive (214 reviews) | 6 reviews |
| Multiplayer | Multi-player | Multi-player |
| Developers | Antonio Renna | Antonio Renna |
Side by side
- Both share Action, Indie, Massively Multiplayer on Steam.
- Noob Squad (2016) is 2 years older than Pixel Royale (2018).
- Noob Squad is currently ~80% cheaper on Steam than Pixel Royale (0.99 USD vs. 4.99 USD).
Noob Squad vs Pixel Royale — FAQ
- Should I play Noob Squad or Pixel Royale first?
- If you want chronology, Noob Squad (2016) came out before Pixel Royale (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 Pixel Royale 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.