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GROUND BRANCHVSPhantom Squad

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

GROUND BRANCH

GROUND BRANCH

ActionIndieSimulationEarly Access
Quality
72Popularity
35Value
51
SteamBetter Deal· Steam
$29.99
Buy Now
VS
Phantom Squad

Phantom Squad

Quality
64Popularity
21Value
77
KinguinBetter Deal· Kinguin
Ends in≈1d
-83% $2.37
Buy Now

Too Close to Call

These games are very evenly matched across all metrics

6
GROUND BRANCH
6 of 12 metrics
Phantom Squad
6 of 12 metrics
6

Head-to-Head Metrics

Direct metric-by-metric breakdown · no weights applied

Value
Pricing & Deals
Current Best Price (USD)
$29.99 -
$2.37 Wins
Historical Low Price (USD)
$25.49 -
$3.73 Wins
Best Current Discount
No discount -
-83% Wins
Sales Frequency
5 price changes -
79 price changes Wins
Quality
Critical & User Reception
Steam Review Score
88.9% positive Wins
81% positive -
Total Steam Reviews
20.9K Wins
399 -
Positive Steam Reviews
18.6K Wins
323 -
Negative Steam Reviews
2.3K -
76 Wins
Popularity
Community & Activity
Average Concurrent Players (14 days)
162 Wins
3 -
Steam Recommendations
20.9K Wins
0 -
Features
Features & Content
Supported Languages
1 languages Wins
0 languages -
Release Date
Aug 2018 -
Jul 2025 Wins
GameValio Recommendation
MaybeGROUND BRANCH

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

MaybePhantom Squad

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

Statistics Over Time

Synchronized historical data for both games

Time Range:
GROUND BRANCH
Phantom Squad

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

GROUND BRANCH

GROUND BRANCH

1 Store
Steam
Steam$29.99Buy Now
Phantom Squad

Phantom Squad

3 Stores
Kinguin
Kinguin -83% $2.37Buy Now
Green Man Gaming
Green Man Gaming +490% $13.99View
Steam
Steam +490% $13.99View

Score Breakdown

Side-by-side value analysis for each game

GROUND BRANCH

Quality

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

89% positive (20,922 reviews) — very positive reception
20,922 reviews — very trustworthy data

Value

Value isn't great at this price — better opportunities expected.

$29.99 — mid-range price
Near historical low ($25.49)

Popularity

Low popularity — few active players and little community discussion.

Player count surging +118%
220 concurrent players — smaller but active
20,922 total reviews — proven game with large community

Phantom Squad

Quality

Divided opinions — worth researching more before deciding.

81% positive (399 reviews) — mostly positive
399 reviews — decent but potentially skewed

Value

Price is reasonable for what the game offers.

$2.37 — very accessible price
83% off — massive discount
Historical low: $1.66 — room for better deals

Popularity

Declining player base — could be a problem for multiplayer-dependent games.

Player count surging +900%
10 concurrent players — niche audience

Game Details

Release information and metadata

Game DetailsGROUND BRANCHPhantom Squad
Release Date
August 14, 2018
July 18, 2025
Developers
BlackFoot Studios
Ctrl Freak
Publishers
MicroProse Software
Super Rare Originals
Platforms
Windows
Windows

System Requirements

PC minimum and recommended specs

GROUND BRANCH

Recommended

Recommended:
  • Requires a 64-bit processor and operating system
  • OS: Windows 10 64-bit
  • Processor: Intel Core i7-9700K / AMD Ryzen 5 3600
  • Memory: 16 GB RAM
  • Graphics: NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1070 / AMD RX Vega-56
  • DirectX: Version 11
  • Network: Broadband Internet connection
  • Storage: 30 GB available space

Phantom Squad

No PC requirements data available

Frequently Asked Questions

Which is better: GROUND BRANCH or Phantom Squad?

GROUND BRANCH and Phantom Squad are extremely close, with nearly identical results across all metrics. Both are excellent choices.

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 GROUND BRANCH worth buying over Phantom Squad?

Based on the metrics, Too Close to Call 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. Phantom Squad currently scores better on value relative to its quality and price.

Analysis updated: Jun 11, 2026, 11:44 AM UTC

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