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Firefighting Simulator - The SquadVSSteep™

Which is the smarter buy right now? We crunched all the metrics.

Firefighting Simulator - The Squad

Firefighting Simulator - The Squad

Quality
67Popularity
29Value
65
KinguinBetter Deal· Kinguin
Ends in≈19h
-62% $9.58
Buy Now
VS
Steep™

Steep™

Quality
78Popularity
36Value
37
Green Man GamingBetter Deal· Green Man Gaming
Ends in≈8d
$29.99
Buy Now

Winner

Steep™ wins the comparison based on the metrics. Takes 8 of 15 head-to-head metrics.

Not the best time to jump in. Prices tend to drop, and this one hasn't hit its sweet spot yet.

7
Firefighting Simulator - The Squad
7 of 15 metrics
Steep™
8 of 15 metrics
8

Head-to-Head Metrics

Direct metric-by-metric breakdown · no weights applied

Value
Pricing & Deals
Current Best Price (USD)
$9.58 Wins
$29.99 -
Historical Low Price (USD)
$6.10 -
$4.05 Wins
Best Current Discount
-62% Wins
No discount -
Sales Frequency
104 price changes Wins
17 price changes -
Quality
Critical & User Reception
Metacritic
N/A -
72/100 Wins
Steam Review Score
82.1% positive -
82.9% positive Wins
Total Steam Reviews
4.3K -
30.4K Wins
Positive Steam Reviews
3.5K -
25.2K Wins
Negative Steam Reviews
763 Wins
5.2K -
Popularity
Community & Activity
Average Concurrent Players (14 days)
15 -
57 Wins
Steam Recommendations
4.2K -
30.4K Wins
Features
Features & Content
Achievements
30 -
41 Wins
Supported Languages
14 languages Wins
12 languages -
Release Date
Nov 2020 Wins
Dec 2016 -
GameValio Recommendation
MaybeFirefighting Simulator - The Squad

Worth keeping an eye on. Currently sitting in a decent spot, but not quite a must-buy just yet.

Wait for SaleSteep™

Not the best time to jump in. Prices tend to drop, and this one hasn't hit its sweet spot yet.

Statistics Over Time

Synchronized historical data for both games

Time Range:
Firefighting Simulator - The Squad
Steep™

Player Count Trends

— Concurrent players over time

Review Score Trends

— Positive review ratio over time

Review Volume Trends

— Total reviews accumulated over time

Price Comparison

Current deals and best prices side by side

Firefighting Simulator - The Squad

Firefighting Simulator - The Squad

3 Stores
Kinguin
Kinguin -62% $9.58Buy Now
Steam
Steam +161% $24.99View
Green Man Gaming
Green Man Gaming +161% $24.99View
Steep™

Steep™

2 Stores
Green Man Gaming
Green Man Gaming$29.99Buy Now
Steam
Steam +0% $29.99View

Score Breakdown

Side-by-side value analysis for each game

Firefighting Simulator - The Squad

Quality

Splits opinions — likely to click if you're already a genre fan.

82% positive (4,252 reviews) — mostly positive
4,252 reviews — solid data foundation

Value

Acceptable value right now — fair price for the content.

$9.58 — very accessible price
62% off — solid discount

Popularity

Lost much of its active player base — community is quiet.

-24% minor player decrease
13 concurrent players — niche audience

Steep™

Quality

Well received by the community, with more hits than misses.

83% positive (30,383 reviews) — mostly positive
Metacritic 72/100 — generally favorable from critics
30,383 reviews — very trustworthy data

Value

Unfavorable value right now — better ways to spend your money.

$29.99 — mid-range price

Popularity

Past its peak but still active — niche experience.

-42% player decline
47 concurrent players — niche audience
30,383 total reviews — proven game with large community

Game Details

Release information and metadata

Game DetailsFirefighting Simulator - The SquadSteep™
Release Date
November 17, 2020
December 2, 2016
Developers
Chronos Unterhaltungssoftware
Ubisoft Montpellier, Ubisoft Kiev, Ubisoft Annecy
Publishers
astragon Entertainment
Ubisoft
Platforms
Windows
Windows
Achievements
30
41

System Requirements

PC minimum and recommended specs

Firefighting Simulator - The Squad

Recommended

Recommended:
  • OS: Windows 10 64-Bit
  • Processor: Intel Core i7-3820 with 3,6 GHz or AMD FX-8350 with 4,0 GHz or higher
  • Memory: 16 GB RAM
  • Graphics: GeForce GTX 1070 (8 GB VRAM) or AMD Radeon RX 5600 XT (8 GB VRAM) or higher
  • DirectX: Version 11
  • Network: Broadband Internet connection
  • Storage: 12 GB available space

Steep™

Recommended

Recommended:
  • Requires a 64-bit processor and operating system
  • OS *: Originally released for Windows 7, the game can be played on Windows 10 and Windows 11 OS
  • Processor: Intel Core i7 3770K at 3.5 Ghz or AMD FX-8350 at 4.0 Ghz
  • Memory: 8 GB RAM
  • Graphics: GeForce GTX 970 or Radeon R9 390
  • Network: Broadband Internet connection
  • Storage: 25 GB available space
  • Sound Card: DirectX® compatible sound card with latest drivers
  • Additional Notes: SUPPORTED VIDEO CARDS (at time of release): NVIDIA GeForce® GTX660 or better, GeForce® GTX700/900/1000 series, AMD Radeon R9 260X or better, AMD Radeon R9 300 series, Fury series. Laptop versions of these cards may work but are NOT officially supported. For an up-to-date list of supported chipsets, please visit the FAQ for this game on our website: . PERIPHERAL SUPPORTED: Windows®-compatible keyboard and mouse required, optional controller

Frequently Asked Questions

Which is better: Firefighting Simulator - The Squad or Steep™?

Steep™ won the comparison against Firefighting Simulator - The Squad based on the head-to-head metric breakdown. Check the metrics table above for a full side-by-side analysis.

How is the comparison calculated?

The comparison winner is determined objectively by counting which game wins more individual metrics in the head-to-head table — no weighting is applied. The GameValio Recommendation shown separately is our own suggestion for each game, based on a weighted score that combines quality (reviews), popularity (player counts), and affordability (price vs value) into a score out of 100. These are two different things: the comparison is objective, the recommendation is GameValio's opinion.

Is Firefighting Simulator - The Squad worth buying over Steep™?

Based on the metrics, Steep™ won the direct comparison. However, also check the GameValio Recommendation for each game and the price comparison table to make the most informed purchase decision.

Which game has better player reviews?

Review score trends and volume over time are shown in the charts section above. The game with consistently higher positive ratios has stronger community reception.

Which game offers better value for money?

The affordability score and price comparison table above highlight the best deals. Firefighting Simulator - The Squad currently scores better on value relative to its quality and price.

Analysis updated: Jun 11, 2026, 11:49 AM UTC

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