Choose The Scuttle
Choose The Scuttle if you want an Indie experience. On Steam, it's currently about 80% cheaper on the Steam Store. The Scuttle launched in 2019.
The Scuttle vs Atomic Wilds
The Scuttle and Atomic Wilds both land in Action, Adventure, RPG on Steam, which is why they keep getting compared. The comparison below is built from each game's Steam metadata — release year, genres, categories, Steam Deck status, price, and review score — refreshed daily by imho.run's scraper. Headline differences: Both share Action, Adventure, RPG on Steam. The Scuttle (2019) is 5 years older than Atomic Wilds (2024). The Scuttle is currently ~80% cheaper on Steam than Atomic Wilds (0.99 USD vs. 4.99 USD). No login or purchase needed — scroll for the full table, the verdict FAQ, and links to ranked similar games for both titles.
Which should you pick?
Choose Atomic Wilds
Choose Atomic Wilds if it's the newer release (2024) and ships with the modern feature baseline. Atomic Wilds launched in 2024.
Both The Scuttle and Atomic Wilds sit in Action, Adventure, and RPG on Steam, so either pick lands in the same broad neighborhood. Use the side-by-side table for the feature view, or follow the "Games like" links below to see ranked alternatives for either title.
Side-by-side comparison
 The Scuttle |  Atomic Wilds | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2019 | 2024 |
| Genres | Action, Indie, Adventure, RPG | Action, Adventure, RPG |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Unrated | Unrated |
| Price | 0.99 USD | 4.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 90% positive (10 reviews) | 2 reviews |
| Multiplayer | Single-player only | Single-player only |
| Developers | Foulball Hangover | Klastor Games |
Side by side
- Both share Action, Adventure, RPG on Steam.
- The Scuttle (2019) is 5 years older than Atomic Wilds (2024).
- The Scuttle is currently ~80% cheaper on Steam than Atomic Wilds (0.99 USD vs. 4.99 USD).
The Scuttle vs Atomic Wilds — FAQ
- Should I play The Scuttle or Atomic Wilds first?
- If you want chronology, The Scuttle (2019) came out before Atomic Wilds (2024). If neither is a sequel to the other, order doesn't really matter — start with whichever fits your current mood, since both share enough on Steam to make either a reasonable opener.
- Are The Scuttle and Atomic Wilds similar?
- They overlap on Action, Adventure, RPG on Steam, so the catalogue groups them together — but "similar" depends on the specific mechanics. Use the genre + category rows above to decide whether the overlap matches what drew you to the one you've already played.