Choose Deep Rock Galactic
Choose Deep Rock Galactic if you want the Subtitle Options, Color Alternatives, and Camera Comfort side of the pairing. 169,164 Steam reviews back the pick.
Deep Rock Galactic vs Gum Squad
Deep Rock Galactic and Gum Squad both land in Action 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 are Action games on Steam. Deep Rock Galactic (2020) is 6 years older than Gum Squad (2026). Gum Squad scores higher on Steam reviews (100% positive) than Deep Rock Galactic (97.9% 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 Gum Squad
Choose Gum Squad if you want an Indie and Casual game with Surround Sound. On Steam, it's currently about 83% cheaper on the Steam Store. Gum Squad launched in 2026.
Both Deep Rock Galactic and Gum Squad sit in Action on Steam and both list Multi-player, Online Co-op, and Custom Volume Controls, 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
 Deep Rock Galactic |  Gum Squad | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2020 | 2026 |
| Genres | Action | Action, Indie, Casual |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Deck Playable | Unrated |
| Price | 29.99 USD | 4.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 97.9% positive (169,164 reviews) | 100% positive (88 reviews) |
| Multiplayer | Multi-player, Online Co-op, Co-op | Multi-player, Online Co-op, Co-op |
| Developers | Ghost Ship Games | Fern Nigro |
Side by side
- Both are Action games on Steam.
- Deep Rock Galactic (2020) is 6 years older than Gum Squad (2026).
- Gum Squad scores higher on Steam reviews (100% positive) than Deep Rock Galactic (97.9% positive).
- Gum Squad is currently ~83% cheaper on Steam than Deep Rock Galactic (4.99 USD vs. 29.99 USD).
- Both support cooperative play.
- Deep Rock Galactic is Deck Playable on Steam Deck; Gum Squad has no Deck rating yet.
Deep Rock Galactic vs Gum Squad — FAQ
- Should I play Deep Rock Galactic or Gum Squad first?
- If you want chronology, Deep Rock Galactic (2020) came out before Gum Squad (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 Deep Rock Galactic and Gum Squad similar?
- They overlap on Action 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.
- Do both Deep Rock Galactic and Gum Squad have co-op?
- Yes — both list a co-op category on Steam. Specifics differ: Deep Rock Galactic ships Online Co-op, Co-op; Gum Squad ships Online Co-op, Co-op.
- Does Deep Rock Galactic run on Steam Deck?
- Yes — Deep Rock Galactic is rated Deck Playable by Valve. Gum Squad doesn't have a Deck rating yet, so its Deck behaviour is currently unverified.