Choose The WILDS
Choose The WILDS if you want a RPG experience. On Steam, it's currently about 83% cheaper on the Steam Store. The WILDS launched in 2022.
The WILDS vs The Legend of Khiimori
The WILDS and The Legend of Khiimori both land in Simulation, Casual, Early Access 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 Simulation, Casual, Early Access on Steam. The WILDS (2022) is 4 years older than The Legend of Khiimori (2026). The Legend of Khiimori scores higher on Steam reviews (85.3% positive) than The WILDS (76.6% positive). 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 The Legend of Khiimori
Choose The Legend of Khiimori if you want an Adventure experience. On Steam, it carries the stronger Steam consensus at 85.3% positive across 869 reviews.
Both The WILDS and The Legend of Khiimori sit in Simulation, Casual, and Early Access 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 |  The Legend of Khiimori | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2022 | 2026 |
| Genres | Simulation, RPG, Casual, Early Access | Adventure, Simulation, Casual, Early Access |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Deck Playable | Deck Playable |
| Price | 4.99 USD | 29.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 76.6% positive (418 reviews) | 85.3% positive (869 reviews) |
| Multiplayer | Single-player only | Single-player only |
| Developers | Gluten Free Games | Aesir Interactive, NightinGames |
Side by side
- Both share Simulation, Casual, Early Access on Steam.
- The WILDS (2022) is 4 years older than The Legend of Khiimori (2026).
- The Legend of Khiimori scores higher on Steam reviews (85.3% positive) than The WILDS (76.6% positive).
- The WILDS is currently ~83% cheaper on Steam than The Legend of Khiimori (4.99 USD vs. 29.99 USD).
- Both are Deck Playable.
The WILDS vs The Legend of Khiimori — FAQ
- Which is better, The WILDS or The Legend of Khiimori?
- On Steam reviews The Legend of Khiimori scores higher (85.3% positive) than The WILDS (76.6% positive). Both have enough reviews to trust the signal, so for players using reviews alone, The Legend of Khiimori is the safer pick. Genre fit still matters — check the side-by-side table for the categories each game lands in.
- Should I play The WILDS or The Legend of Khiimori first?
- If you want chronology, The WILDS (2022) came out before The Legend of Khiimori (2026). 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 The Legend of Khiimori similar?
- They overlap on Simulation, Casual, Early Access 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.