Waltz of the Wizard vs Plush Madness
Waltz of the Wizard and Plush Madness both land in Action, 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 Action, Indie on Steam. Waltz of the Wizard (2019) is 2 years older than Plush Madness (2021). Plush Madness is currently ~90% cheaper on Steam than Waltz of the Wizard (1.99 USD vs. 19.99 USD). 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
 Waltz of the Wizard |  Plush Madness | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2019 | 2021 |
| Genres | Action, Indie, Adventure, Simulation, RPG | Action, Indie |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Deck Verified | Unrated |
| Price | 19.99 USD | 1.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 90.3% positive (708 reviews) | 3 reviews |
| Multiplayer | Multi-player, Shared/Split Screen Co-op, Co-op | Multi-player, Online Co-op, Shared/Split Screen Co-op |
| Developers | Aldin Dynamics | Rhine Games |
Side by side
- Both share Action, Indie on Steam.
- Waltz of the Wizard (2019) is 2 years older than Plush Madness (2021).
- Plush Madness is currently ~90% cheaper on Steam than Waltz of the Wizard (1.99 USD vs. 19.99 USD).
- Both support cooperative play.
- Waltz of the Wizard is Deck Verified on Steam Deck; Plush Madness has no Deck rating yet.
Waltz of the Wizard vs Plush Madness — FAQ
- Should I play Waltz of the Wizard or Plush Madness first?
- If you want chronology, Waltz of the Wizard (2019) came out before Plush Madness (2021). 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 Waltz of the Wizard and Plush Madness similar?
- They overlap on Action, 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 Waltz of the Wizard and Plush Madness have co-op?
- Yes — both list a co-op category on Steam. Specifics differ: Waltz of the Wizard ships Shared/Split Screen Co-op, Co-op; Plush Madness ships Online Co-op, Shared/Split Screen Co-op.
- Does Waltz of the Wizard run on Steam Deck?
- Yes — Waltz of the Wizard is rated Deck Verified by Valve. Plush Madness doesn't have a Deck rating yet, so its Deck behaviour is currently unverified.