Choose The WILDS
Choose The WILDS if you want a Simulation, RPG, and Early Access experience. On Steam, it's currently about 58% cheaper on the Steam Store. The WILDS launched in 2022.
The WILDS vs Paint By Pixel
The WILDS and Paint By Pixel both land in Casual 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 are Casual games on Steam. The WILDS (2022) is 1 year older than Paint By Pixel (2023). The WILDS is currently ~58% cheaper on Steam than Paint By Pixel (4.99 USD vs. 11.99 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 Paint By Pixel
Choose Paint By Pixel if it matches what drew you to this matchup. Paint By Pixel launched in 2023.
Both The WILDS and Paint By Pixel sit in Casual 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 WILDS |  Paint By Pixel | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2022 | 2023 |
| Genres | Simulation, RPG, Casual, Early Access | Casual |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows, macOS |
| Steam Deck | Deck Playable | Deck Playable |
| Price | 4.99 USD | 11.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 76.6% positive (418 reviews) | 1 reviews |
| Multiplayer | Single-player only | Single-player only |
| Developers | Gluten Free Games | Tiny Little Lion |
Side by side
- Both are Casual games on Steam.
- The WILDS (2022) is 1 year older than Paint By Pixel (2023).
- The WILDS is currently ~58% cheaper on Steam than Paint By Pixel (4.99 USD vs. 11.99 USD).
- Both are Deck Playable.
The WILDS vs Paint By Pixel — FAQ
- Should I play The WILDS or Paint By Pixel first?
- If you want chronology, The WILDS (2022) came out before Paint By Pixel (2023). 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 WILDS and Paint By Pixel similar?
- They overlap on Casual 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.