Choose RUSSIA BATTLEGROUNDS
Choose RUSSIA BATTLEGROUNDS if you want an Indie and Adventure game with Adjustable Text Size, Color Alternatives, and Custom Volume Controls. RUSSIA BATTLEGROUNDS launched in 2018.
RUSSIA BATTLEGROUNDS vs SWAT
RUSSIA BATTLEGROUNDS and SWAT both land in Action, Massively Multiplayer, RPG 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, Massively Multiplayer, RPG on Steam. RUSSIA BATTLEGROUNDS (2018) is 3 years older than SWAT (2021). RUSSIA BATTLEGROUNDS scores higher on Steam reviews (81.2% positive) than SWAT (35% 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 SWAT
Choose SWAT if it's free to play, so the barrier to trying it is zero. SWAT launched in 2021.
Both RUSSIA BATTLEGROUNDS and SWAT sit in Action, Massively Multiplayer, and RPG 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
 RUSSIA BATTLEGROUNDS |  SWAT | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2018 | 2021 |
| Genres | Action, Indie, Adventure, Massively Multiplayer, RPG | Action, Massively Multiplayer, RPG |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Deck Playable | Deck Playable |
| Price | 2.99 USD | Free to play |
| Steam reviews | 81.2% positive (966 reviews) | 35% positive (40 reviews) |
| Multiplayer | Multi-player | Multi-player |
| Developers | Agafonoff | Team SWAT |
Side by side
- Both share Action, Massively Multiplayer, RPG on Steam.
- RUSSIA BATTLEGROUNDS (2018) is 3 years older than SWAT (2021).
- RUSSIA BATTLEGROUNDS scores higher on Steam reviews (81.2% positive) than SWAT (35% positive).
- SWAT is free; RUSSIA BATTLEGROUNDS is paid (2.99 USD).
- Both are Deck Playable.
RUSSIA BATTLEGROUNDS vs SWAT — FAQ
- Should I play RUSSIA BATTLEGROUNDS or SWAT first?
- If you want chronology, RUSSIA BATTLEGROUNDS (2018) came out before SWAT (2021). 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 RUSSIA BATTLEGROUNDS and SWAT similar?
- They overlap on Action, Massively Multiplayer, RPG 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.
- Is SWAT free?
- Yes — SWAT is a free-to-play Steam title. RUSSIA BATTLEGROUNDS is paid (2.99 USD).