Choose Killsquad
Choose Killsquad if you want an Indie and RPG experience. On Steam, it carries the stronger Steam consensus at 74.1% positive across 1,241 reviews.
Killsquad vs ANVIL
Killsquad and ANVIL 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. Killsquad (2021) is 2 years older than ANVIL (2023). Killsquad scores higher on Steam reviews (74.1% positive) than ANVIL (68.3% 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 ANVIL
Choose ANVIL if it matches what drew you to this matchup. ANVIL launched in 2023.
Both Killsquad and ANVIL sit in Action on Steam and both list Multi-player, Online Co-op, and Co-op, 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
 Killsquad |  ANVIL | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2021 | 2023 |
| Genres | Action, Indie, RPG | Action |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Deck Playable | Deck Playable |
| Price | 29.99 USD | 24.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 74.1% positive (1,241 reviews) | 68.3% positive (559 reviews) |
| Multiplayer | Multi-player, Online Co-op, Co-op | Multi-player, Cross-Platform Multiplayer, Online Co-op |
| Developers | Novarama | ACTION SQUARE |
Side by side
- Both are Action games on Steam.
- Killsquad (2021) is 2 years older than ANVIL (2023).
- Killsquad scores higher on Steam reviews (74.1% positive) than ANVIL (68.3% positive).
- ANVIL is currently ~17% cheaper on Steam than Killsquad (24.99 USD vs. 29.99 USD).
- Both support cooperative play.
- Both are Deck Playable.
Killsquad vs ANVIL — FAQ
- Which is better, Killsquad or ANVIL?
- On Steam reviews Killsquad scores higher (74.1% positive) than ANVIL (68.3% positive). Both have enough reviews to trust the signal, so for players using reviews alone, Killsquad is the safer pick. Genre fit still matters — check the side-by-side table for the categories each game lands in.
- Should I play Killsquad or ANVIL first?
- If you want chronology, Killsquad (2021) came out before ANVIL (2023). 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 Killsquad and ANVIL 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 Killsquad and ANVIL have co-op?
- Yes — both list a co-op category on Steam. Specifics differ: Killsquad ships Online Co-op, Co-op; ANVIL ships Online Co-op, Co-op.