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SquadVSZero Hour

Which game gives you more value right now? Every metric, head to head.

Squad

Squad

ActionStrategyIndieMassively Multiplayer
Quality
68Popularity
44Value
72
GAMIVOBetter Deal· GAMIVO
−63% $14.69
Buy Now
VS
Zero Hour

Zero Hour

ActionStrategySimulation
Quality
65Popularity
36Value
77
KinguinBetter Deal· Kinguin
in 2 days
−95% $0.48
Buy Now

Winner

Squad wins 7 of 13 head-to-head metrics.

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

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Squad
7 of 13 metrics
Zero Hour
6 of 13 metrics
6

Head-to-Head Metrics

Direct metric-by-metric comparison: winner determined by count, no weighting

Value
Pricing & Deals
Current Best Price (USD)
$14.69 -
$0.48 Wins
Historical Low Price (USD)
$13.64 -
$0.24 Wins
Best Current Discount
-63% -
-95% Wins
Sales Frequency
235 price changes Wins
143 price changes -
Quality
Critical & User Reception
Steam Review Score
82.5% positive Wins
78.5% positive -
Total Steam Reviews
179.0K Wins
28.5K -
Positive Steam Reviews
147.7K Wins
22.4K -
Negative Steam Reviews
31.3K -
6.1K Wins
Popularity
Community & Activity
Average Concurrent Players (14 days)
11.9K Wins
64 -
Steam Recommendations
179.1K Wins
28.4K -
Features
Features & Content
Achievements
0 -
25 Wins
Supported Languages
9 languages Wins
6 languages -
Release Date
Sep 2020 -
Sep 2024 Wins
GameValio Recommendation
MaybeSquad

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

MaybeZero Hour

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

Statistics Over Time

Side-by-side historical trends: same time range, same scale

Time Range:
Squad
Zero Hour

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

Squad

Squad

5 Stores
GAMIVO
GAMIVO −63% $14.69Buy Now
Kinguin
Kinguin +14% $16.77View
Green Man Gaming
Green Man Gaming +172% $39.99View
GamersGate
GamersGate +172% $39.99View
Steam
Steam +172% $39.99View
Zero Hour

Zero Hour

4 Stores
Kinguin
Kinguin −95% $0.48Buy Now
Green Man Gaming
Green Man Gaming$3.20View
GamersGate
GamersGate$4.00View
Steam
Steam$9.99View

Squad

Quality

Divided opinions — worth researching more before deciding.

83% positive (178,970 reviews) — mostly positive
178,970 reviews — extremely reliable sample

Value

Price is reasonable for what the game offers.

$14.69 — reasonable price
63% off — solid discount
Near historical low ($13.64)

Popularity

Activity a bit low — loyal community but no instant queues.

-21% minor player decrease
10,320 concurrent players — very healthy
178 new reviews — still being discovered
178,970 total reviews — gaming phenomenon

Zero Hour

Quality

Divided opinions — worth researching more before deciding.

79% positive (28,492 reviews) — mostly positive
28,492 reviews — very trustworthy data

Value

Price is reasonable for what the game offers.

$0.48 — very accessible price
95% off — massive discount

Popularity

Activity a bit low — loyal community but no instant queues.

-54% player drop
32 concurrent players — niche audience
28,492 total reviews — proven game with large community
Game DetailsSquadZero Hour
Release Date
September 23, 2020
September 9, 2024
Developers
Offworld
AttritoM7 Productions
Publishers
Offworld
AttritoM7 Productions
Platforms
Windows
Windows
Achievements
25

Squad

Recommended

Recommended:
  • Requires a 64-bit processor and operating system
  • OS: Windows 11
  • Processor: Intel Core i5-12400, AMD Ryzen 5600
  • Memory: 16 GB RAM
  • Graphics: Nvidia GeForce RTX 3060, AMD Radeon RX 6600 XT
  • DirectX: Version 12
  • Network: Broadband Internet connection
  • Storage: 65 GB available space
  • Additional Notes: A microphone

Zero Hour

Recommended

Recommended:
  • Requires a 64-bit processor and operating system
  • OS *: Windows 7/8/10 (64bit versions required)
  • Processor: Intel Core i7-4770K or AMD Ryzen 5 2600X
  • Memory: 16 GB RAM
  • Graphics: Nvidia Geforce GTX 960 4GB or AMD R9 290 4GB
  • DirectX: Version 11
  • Network: Broadband Internet connection
  • Storage: 25 GB available space
  • Sound Card: DirectX® 9.0c compatible sound card with latest drivers
Which is better: Squad or Zero Hour?

Squad won the comparison against Zero Hour 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 Squad worth buying over Zero Hour?

Based on the metrics, Squad 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. Zero Hour currently scores better on value relative to its quality and price.

Analysis updated: Aug 10, 2026, 03:05 AM UTC

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