Choose Wingspan
Choose Wingspan if you want the Steam Leaderboards, Steam Turn Notifications, and Online Co-op side of the pairing. On Steam, it's Steam Deck Verified, so handheld play works out of the box. 6,321 Steam reviews back the pick.
Wingspan vs Alien Hunt
Wingspan and Alien Hunt both land in Strategy, Indie 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 Strategy, Indie on Steam. Wingspan (2020) is 6 years older than Alien Hunt (2026). Alien Hunt is currently ~90% cheaper on Steam than Wingspan (0.99 USD vs. 9.99 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 Alien Hunt
Choose Alien Hunt if you want an Action game with Shared/Split Screen, Playable without Timed Input, and #category_playable_at_your_own_pace. On Steam, it's currently about 90% cheaper on the Steam Store. Alien Hunt launched in 2026.
Both Wingspan and Alien Hunt sit in Strategy and Indie on Steam and both list Multi-player, Online PvP, and Shared/Split Screen PvP, 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
 Wingspan |  Alien Hunt | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2020 | 2026 |
| Genres | Strategy, Indie | Action, Strategy, Indie |
| Platforms | Windows, macOS | Windows, macOS, Linux |
| Steam Deck | Deck Verified | Unrated |
| Price | 9.99 USD | 0.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 95% positive (6,321 reviews) | 9 reviews |
| Multiplayer | Multi-player, Cross-Platform Multiplayer, Online Co-op | Multi-player, Cross-Platform Multiplayer, Shared/Split Screen Co-op |
| Developers | Monster Couch | Myrt |
Side by side
- Both share Strategy, Indie on Steam.
- Wingspan (2020) is 6 years older than Alien Hunt (2026).
- Alien Hunt is currently ~90% cheaper on Steam than Wingspan (0.99 USD vs. 9.99 USD).
- Both support cooperative play.
- Wingspan is Deck Verified on Steam Deck; Alien Hunt has no Deck rating yet.
Wingspan vs Alien Hunt — FAQ
- Should I play Wingspan or Alien Hunt first?
- If you want chronology, Wingspan (2020) came out before Alien Hunt (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 Wingspan and Alien Hunt similar?
- They overlap on Strategy, Indie 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.
- Do both Wingspan and Alien Hunt have co-op?
- Yes — both list a co-op category on Steam. Specifics differ: Wingspan ships Online Co-op, Shared/Split Screen Co-op; Alien Hunt ships Shared/Split Screen Co-op, Co-op.
- Does Wingspan run on Steam Deck?
- Yes — Wingspan is rated Deck Verified by Valve. Alien Hunt doesn't have a Deck rating yet, so its Deck behaviour is currently unverified.