Squad is an indie-shooter available on Steam since 2015. The game enjoys very high popularity among players. Over 12,000 players were recently online and everything seems to be going well. But what is so great about this shooter? Find out everything about the phenomenon here on MeinMMO.
What kind of game is it? Squad is an indie shooter from the Canadian studio Offworld Industries. Like the other games from the studio, it is a military shooter with up to 100 players on a map.
The game is a tactical first-person shooter that offers authentic battles. Teamwork and constant communication with the eponymous squad are essential here.
The setting of Squad is modern military conflicts between soldier squads as well as various vehicles.
Shooter aimed at older players and military fans
How successful is Squad right now? Squad entered early access in 2015 and had its full release in 2020. So the game has been playable for 7 years. Nevertheless, it is exceptionally successful. Player numbers recently reached over 12,000 (via Steamcharts). That is just behind the all-time record of more than 14,000 players that the game had at launch in 2020.
The reviews for Squad are also very good. On Steam, the game has 90 percent positive reviews and the rating “Very Positive”.
What are the features of Squad? Reasons for the success of Squad include:
- A new update 2.12 that improved graphics and gameplay
- Realistic battles where you don’t jump around and rush, but must proceed with plan and tactics
- Authentic weapons and vehicles
- You can build fortifications on the battlefield yourself
- An integrated communication tool that supports coordination within the team
- Various playable factions like US forces, the Russian army, or fictional Middle Eastern militias
- A higher average age of players. The tactical gameplay is more aimed at players aged 30 and over. Those who do not want loud kids in the game will enjoy this.
What do the players say? Reviews on Steam are – as already mentioned – very positive. A good summary of the player experience is provided by this user on Steam:
One of the best mil-sim games on the market. But you must know what you are buying with this game. It is not an arcade shooter like CoD or even Battlefield. This is a squad-based game with a strong emphasis on squad-level teamwork. The gunplay will reflect real situations where you will most likely not see who is shooting at you unless it is close combat, where it comes down to who pulls the trigger faster.
Suga Daddy via Steam
So much for the great success of a small indie game on Steam. Have you played Squad yet? Then let us know your experiences here. More about shooters can be found here: The 3 promising shooters that will still be released in 2022.
