Choose Wingspan
Choose Wingspan if you want a Strategy and Indie game with Steam Leaderboards, Steam Turn Notifications, and Online Co-op. On Steam, it's Steam Deck Verified, so handheld play works out of the box. 6,321 Steam reviews back the pick.
Wingspan vs Beat The Markets
Wingspan and Beat The Markets sit side-by-side in player discussions even though their catalogue tags only partly overlap. 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: Wingspan (2020) is 6 years older than Beat The Markets (2026). Beat The Markets is currently ~20% cheaper on Steam than Wingspan (7.99 USD vs. 9.99 USD). Wingspan has co-op; Beat The Markets does not. 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 Beat The Markets
Choose Beat The Markets if you want a Simulation, Casual, and Early Access game with Shared/Split Screen, Playable without Timed Input, and Mouse Only Option. On Steam, it's currently about 20% cheaper on the Steam Store. Beat The Markets launched in 2026.
Both Wingspan and Beat The Markets ship Multi-player, Online PvP, and Shared/Split Screen PvP on Steam, so either pick lands close enough that the choice is taste, not category. 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
 Wingspan |  Beat The Markets | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2020 | 2026 |
| Genres | Strategy, Indie | Simulation, Casual, Early Access |
| Platforms | Windows, macOS | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Deck Verified | Unrated |
| Price | 9.99 USD | 7.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 95% positive (6,321 reviews) | — |
| Multiplayer | Multi-player, Cross-Platform Multiplayer, Online Co-op | Multi-player |
| Developers | Monster Couch | Tech Skull Studios |
Side by side
- Wingspan (2020) is 6 years older than Beat The Markets (2026).
- Beat The Markets is currently ~20% cheaper on Steam than Wingspan (7.99 USD vs. 9.99 USD).
- Wingspan has co-op; Beat The Markets does not.
- Wingspan is Deck Verified on Steam Deck; Beat The Markets has no Deck rating yet.
Wingspan vs Beat The Markets — FAQ
- Should I play Wingspan or Beat The Markets first?
- If you want chronology, Wingspan (2020) came out before Beat The Markets (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.
- Does Wingspan run on Steam Deck?
- Yes — Wingspan is rated Deck Verified by Valve. Beat The Markets doesn't have a Deck rating yet, so its Deck behaviour is currently unverified.