Choose 2017 VR
Choose 2017 VR if you want an Indie, RPG, and Gore experience. 2017 VR launched in 2017.
2017 VR vs BAAM SQUAD
2017 VR and BAAM 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. 2017 VR (2017) is 1 year older than BAAM SQUAD (2018). BAAM SQUAD scores higher on Steam reviews (78.3% positive) than 2017 VR (57.1% 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 BAAM SQUAD
Choose BAAM SQUAD if you want an Early Access experience. On Steam, it's currently about 25% cheaper on the Steam Store. BAAM SQUAD launched in 2018.
Both 2017 VR and BAAM SQUAD sit in Action on Steam and both list Multi-player, Steam Leaderboards, and Online 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
 2017 VR |  BAAM SQUAD | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2017 | 2018 |
| Genres | Action, Indie, RPG, Gore | Action, Early Access |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Unrated | Unrated |
| Price | 19.99 USD | 14.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 57.1% positive (63 reviews) | 78.3% positive (23 reviews) |
| Multiplayer | Multi-player, Online Co-op, Co-op | Multi-player, Online Co-op, Co-op |
| Developers | Tungsten Games | 5minlab Corp. |
Side by side
- Both are Action games on Steam.
- 2017 VR (2017) is 1 year older than BAAM SQUAD (2018).
- BAAM SQUAD scores higher on Steam reviews (78.3% positive) than 2017 VR (57.1% positive).
- BAAM SQUAD is currently ~25% cheaper on Steam than 2017 VR (14.99 USD vs. 19.99 USD).
- Both support cooperative play.
2017 VR vs BAAM SQUAD — FAQ
- Should I play 2017 VR or BAAM SQUAD first?
- If you want chronology, 2017 VR (2017) came out before BAAM SQUAD (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 2017 VR and BAAM 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 2017 VR and BAAM SQUAD have co-op?
- Yes — both list a co-op category on Steam. Specifics differ: 2017 VR ships Online Co-op, Co-op; BAAM SQUAD ships Online Co-op, Co-op.