Choose HORIZON VANGUARD
Choose HORIZON VANGUARD if it's a focused single-player run rather than a multiplayer commitment. HORIZON VANGUARD launched in 2020.
HORIZON VANGUARD vs Sky Squadron
HORIZON VANGUARD and Sky Squadron 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. HORIZON VANGUARD (2020) is 4 years older than Sky Squadron (2024). Sky Squadron scores higher on Steam reviews (100% positive) than HORIZON VANGUARD (90.5% 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 Sky Squadron
Choose Sky Squadron if you want a Simulation game with Multi-player, Online Co-op, and Co-op. On Steam, it's currently about 33% cheaper on the Steam Store. Sky Squadron launched in 2024.
Both HORIZON VANGUARD and Sky Squadron sit in Action and Indie on Steam and both list Tracked Controller Support and VR Supported, 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
 HORIZON VANGUARD |  Sky Squadron | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2020 | 2024 |
| Genres | Action, Indie | Action, Indie, Simulation |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Unrated | Unrated |
| Price | 14.99 USD | 9.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 90.5% positive (21 reviews) | 100% positive (12 reviews) |
| Multiplayer | Single-player only | Multi-player, Cross-Platform Multiplayer, Online Co-op |
| Developers | David "Tain" Williams | Trick Shot Development |
Side by side
- Both share Action, Indie on Steam.
- HORIZON VANGUARD (2020) is 4 years older than Sky Squadron (2024).
- Sky Squadron scores higher on Steam reviews (100% positive) than HORIZON VANGUARD (90.5% positive).
- Sky Squadron is currently ~33% cheaper on Steam than HORIZON VANGUARD (9.99 USD vs. 14.99 USD).
- Sky Squadron has co-op; HORIZON VANGUARD does not.
HORIZON VANGUARD vs Sky Squadron — FAQ
- Should I play HORIZON VANGUARD or Sky Squadron first?
- If you want chronology, HORIZON VANGUARD (2020) came out before Sky Squadron (2024). 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 HORIZON VANGUARD and Sky Squadron 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.
- Does HORIZON VANGUARD have multiplayer like Sky Squadron?
- No. Sky Squadron supports multiplayer on Steam (Multi-player, Cross-Platform Multiplayer, Online Co-op), while HORIZON VANGUARD is listed as single-player only.