Squad
Action
Indie
Massively Multiplayer
Strategy
Multi-player
PvP
Online PvP
Steam Trading Cards
Steam Workshop
Partial Controller Support
Valve Anti-Cheat enabled

Squad is a tactical FPS that provides authentic combat experiences through teamwork, communication, and realistic combat. It bridges the gap between arcade shooter and military realism with 100-player battles, combined-arms warfare, and base building.

Developers: Offworld
Publishers: Offworld
Release Date: Sep 23, 2020
Price (USD): $49.99
Current Players: 6.3k

Links:  Steam Store  SteamDB

Very Positive(84%)
teamwork-driven gameplay
immersive tactical experience
visual improvements
visual improvements vs performance costs
divided community sentiment
UE5 update issues
performance drops
raised system requirements
The general sentiment around the game is largely negative due to the UE5 update causing performance issues and increasing system requirements beyond what many players' PCs can handle. While some players acknowledge visual improvements, the stuttering, crashes, and unstable performance overshadow these positives. Despite these issues, the game is praised for its teamwork-driven gameplay and immersive tactical experience.

Positive Points

  • Players appreciate the immersive and tactical gameplay the game offers, particularly for fans of military simulations.
  • The game offers a strong emphasis on teamwork and strategic planning, which many players find rewarding.
  • Some players have noticed that, for higher-end systems, performance and visuals have been improved with the UE5 update.
  • Negative Points

  • The UE5 update has led to significant performance drops and graphical issues, making the game nearly unplayable for many players.
  • Numerous players report crashes, stuttering, and inconsistent performance even on high-end systems; the update was not well optimized.
  • The update has raised system requirements, excluding players with lower or mid-range PCs from enjoying the game.
  • Mixed Points

  • Some players have noted visual improvements and improved draw distances with UE5, but these often come with severe performance costs.
  • Reactions to the UE5 update are mixed, with some praising the visual enhancements but others criticizing the drastic performance issues.
  • Common Themes

  • The community is divided over the UE5 update, with some enjoying the changes while others are frustrated by technical issues.
  • There is a widespread sentiment that the game lacks optimization and that the decision to move to UE5 might have been premature.
  • Updated 9/13/2025, 12:02:15 AM UTC