Should I play Wingspan or Hanafuda first?

If you want chronology, Wingspan (2020) came out before Hanafuda (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 Hanafuda 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.

Does Wingspan run on Steam Deck?

Yes — Wingspan is rated Deck Verified by Valve. Hanafuda doesn't have a Deck rating yet, so its Deck behaviour is currently unverified.

Wingspan vs Hanafuda

Wingspan and Hanafuda 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 Hanafuda (2026). Wingspan has co-op; Hanafuda 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 Wingspan

Choose Wingspan if you want the Steam Leaderboards, Steam Turn Notifications, and Shared/Split Screen PvP 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.

Choose Hanafuda

Choose Hanafuda if you want a Casual game with DualShock Controller Support, DualSense Controller Support, and Steam Input API Support. On Steam, it's the newer release (2026) and ships with the modern feature baseline. Hanafuda launched in 2026.

Both Wingspan and Hanafuda sit in Strategy and Indie on Steam and both list Multi-player, Online PvP, and 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.

Wingspan vs Hanafuda — Steam metadata comparison
	Wingspan	Hanafuda
Released	2020	2026
Genres	Strategy, Indie	Strategy, Indie, Casual
Platforms	Windows, macOS	Windows, Linux
Steam Deck	Deck Verified	Unrated
Price	19.99 USD	Price unknown
Steam reviews	95% positive (6,321 reviews)	—
Multiplayer	Multi-player, Cross-Platform Multiplayer, Online Co-op	Multi-player, Cross-Platform Multiplayer
Developers	Monster Couch	VITL Studios

Side by side

Both share Strategy, Indie on Steam.
Wingspan (2020) is 6 years older than Hanafuda (2026).
Wingspan has co-op; Hanafuda does not.
Wingspan is Deck Verified on Steam Deck; Hanafuda has no Deck rating yet.