Choose On the front line
Choose On the front line if it's currently about 95% cheaper on the Steam Store. On the front line launched in 2016.
On the front line vs Tank Squad
On the front line and Tank Squad both land in Indie, Simulation 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 Indie, Simulation on Steam. On the front line (2016) is 9 years older than Tank Squad (2025). Tank Squad scores higher on Steam reviews (75.9% positive) than On the front line (53.5% 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 Tank Squad
Choose Tank Squad if you want an Action game with Multi-player, Online Co-op, and Co-op. On Steam, it's the newer release (2025) and ships with the modern feature baseline. Tank Squad launched in 2025.
Both On the front line and Tank Squad sit in Indie and Simulation on Steam, 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
 On the front line |  Tank Squad | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2016 | 2025 |
| Genres | Indie, Simulation | Action, Indie, Simulation |
| Platforms | Windows, macOS, Linux | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Deck Verified | Deck Unsupported |
| Price | 0.99 USD | 19.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 53.5% positive (43 reviews) | 75.9% positive (369 reviews) |
| Multiplayer | Single-player only | Multi-player, Online Co-op, Co-op |
| Developers | Alekseev | DeGenerals S.A. |
Side by side
- Both share Indie, Simulation on Steam.
- On the front line (2016) is 9 years older than Tank Squad (2025).
- Tank Squad scores higher on Steam reviews (75.9% positive) than On the front line (53.5% positive).
- On the front line is currently ~95% cheaper on Steam than Tank Squad (0.99 USD vs. 19.99 USD).
- Tank Squad has co-op; On the front line does not.
- Steam Deck: On the front line is Deck Verified, Tank Squad is Deck Unsupported.
On the front line vs Tank Squad — FAQ
- Should I play On the front line or Tank Squad first?
- If you want chronology, On the front line (2016) came out before Tank Squad (2025). 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 On the front line and Tank Squad similar?
- They overlap on Indie, Simulation 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 On the front line have multiplayer like Tank Squad?
- No. Tank Squad supports multiplayer on Steam (Multi-player, Online Co-op, Co-op), while On the front line is listed as single-player only.