Alan Wake vs Widower's Sky
Alan Wake and Widower's Sky both land in Action, Adventure 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 Action, Adventure on Steam. Alan Wake (2012) is 7 years older than Widower's Sky (2019). Alan Wake scores higher on Steam reviews (88.4% positive) than Widower's Sky (21.4% positive). No login or purchase needed — scroll for the full table, the verdict FAQ, and links to ranked similar games for both titles.
Side-by-side comparison
 Alan Wake |  Widower's Sky | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2012 | 2019 |
| Genres | Action, Adventure | Action, Adventure |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Deck Verified | Unrated |
| Price | 14.99 USD | 1.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 88.4% positive (16,015 reviews) | 21.4% positive (14 reviews) |
| Multiplayer | Single-player only | Single-player only |
| Developers | Remedy Entertainment | whaleo |
Side by side
- Both share Action, Adventure on Steam.
- Alan Wake (2012) is 7 years older than Widower's Sky (2019).
- Alan Wake scores higher on Steam reviews (88.4% positive) than Widower's Sky (21.4% positive).
- Widower's Sky is currently ~87% cheaper on Steam than Alan Wake (1.99 USD vs. 14.99 USD).
- Alan Wake is Deck Verified on Steam Deck; Widower's Sky has no Deck rating yet.
Alan Wake vs Widower's Sky — FAQ
- Should I play Alan Wake or Widower's Sky first?
- If you want chronology, Alan Wake (2012) came out before Widower's Sky (2019). 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 Alan Wake and Widower's Sky similar?
- They overlap on Action, Adventure 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 Alan Wake run on Steam Deck?
- Yes — Alan Wake is rated Deck Verified by Valve. Widower's Sky doesn't have a Deck rating yet, so its Deck behaviour is currently unverified.