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BattleBeasts vs Battle royale simulator

BattleBeasts and Battle royale simulator both land in Action, 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 Action, Simulation on Steam. Battle royale simulator (2018) is 3 years older than BattleBeasts (2021). Battle royale simulator scores higher on Steam reviews (50% positive) than BattleBeasts (18.2% 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 BattleBeasts

Choose BattleBeasts if you want an Indie, Adventure, and Massively Multiplayer game with Multi-player, MMO, and Shared/Split Screen. On Steam, it's the newer release (2021) and ships with the modern feature baseline. BattleBeasts launched in 2021.

Choose Battle royale simulator

Choose Battle royale simulator if you want a Strategy experience. On Steam, it's currently about 80% cheaper on the Steam Store. Battle royale simulator launched in 2018.

Both BattleBeasts and Battle royale simulator sit in Action 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

BattleBeasts vs Battle royale simulator — Steam metadata comparison
BattleBeasts — Steam game coverBattleBeastsBattle royale simulator — Steam game coverBattle royale simulator
Released20212018
GenresAction, Indie, Adventure, Simulation, Massively Multiplayer, Early AccessAction, Strategy, Simulation
PlatformsWindowsWindows
Steam DeckUnratedUnrated
Price4.99 USD0.99 USD
Steam reviews18.2% positive (22 reviews)50% positive (16 reviews)
MultiplayerMulti-player, Online Co-op, LAN Co-opSingle-player only
DevelopersOleg ShestoperovWhackAKey Games

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BattleBeasts vs Battle royale simulator — FAQ

Should I play BattleBeasts or Battle royale simulator first?
If you want chronology, Battle royale simulator (2018) came out before BattleBeasts (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 BattleBeasts and Battle royale simulator similar?
They overlap on Action, 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 Battle royale simulator have multiplayer like BattleBeasts?
No. BattleBeasts supports multiplayer on Steam (Multi-player, Online Co-op, LAN Co-op), while Battle royale simulator is listed as single-player only.