Choose Cloak and Dasher
Choose Cloak and Dasher if you want an Early Access experience. On Steam, it's currently about 75% cheaper on the Steam Store. Cloak and Dasher launched in 2020.
Cloak and Dasher vs Windswept
Cloak and Dasher and Windswept both land in Action, Indie, 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, Indie, Adventure on Steam. Cloak and Dasher (2020) is 5 years older than Windswept (2025). Cloak and Dasher scores higher on Steam reviews (100% positive) than Windswept (95.6% positive). 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 Windswept
Choose Windswept if you want the Multi-player, Shared/Split Screen, and Shared/Split Screen Co-op side of the pairing. On Steam, it's the newer release (2025) and ships with the modern feature baseline. Windswept launched in 2025.
Both Cloak and Dasher and Windswept sit in Action, Indie, and Adventure on Steam, 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
 Cloak and Dasher |  Windswept | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2020 | 2025 |
| Genres | Action, Indie, Adventure, Early Access | Action, Indie, Adventure |
| Platforms | Windows, macOS, Linux | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Unrated | Deck Playable |
| Price | 4.99 USD | 19.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 100% positive (21 reviews) | 95.6% positive (294 reviews) |
| Multiplayer | Single-player only | Multi-player, Shared/Split Screen Co-op, Co-op |
| Developers | Spirit Stone Studio LLC | WeatherFell |
Side by side
- Both share Action, Indie, Adventure on Steam.
- Cloak and Dasher (2020) is 5 years older than Windswept (2025).
- Cloak and Dasher scores higher on Steam reviews (100% positive) than Windswept (95.6% positive).
- Cloak and Dasher is currently ~75% cheaper on Steam than Windswept (4.99 USD vs. 19.99 USD).
- Windswept has co-op; Cloak and Dasher does not.
- Windswept is Deck Playable on Steam Deck; Cloak and Dasher has no Deck rating yet.
Cloak and Dasher vs Windswept — FAQ
- Should I play Cloak and Dasher or Windswept first?
- If you want chronology, Cloak and Dasher (2020) came out before Windswept (2025). 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 Cloak and Dasher and Windswept similar?
- They overlap on Action, Indie, 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 Cloak and Dasher have multiplayer like Windswept?
- No. Windswept supports multiplayer on Steam (Multi-player, Shared/Split Screen Co-op, Co-op), while Cloak and Dasher is listed as single-player only.