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Wizard with a Gun vs PROVIDER

Wizard with a Gun and PROVIDER 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. PROVIDER (2021) is 2 years older than Wizard with a Gun (2023). PROVIDER is currently ~72% cheaper on Steam than Wizard with a Gun (6.99 USD vs. 24.99 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 Wizard with a Gun

Choose Wizard with a Gun if you want the Multi-player, Online Co-op, and Co-op side of the pairing. On Steam, it's Steam Deck Verified, so handheld play works out of the box. 1,734 Steam reviews back the pick.

Choose PROVIDER

Choose PROVIDER if it's currently about 72% cheaper on the Steam Store. PROVIDER launched in 2021.

Both Wizard with a Gun and PROVIDER 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

Wizard with a Gun vs PROVIDER — Steam metadata comparison
Wizard with a Gun — Steam game coverWizard with a GunPROVIDER — Steam game coverPROVIDER
Released20232021
GenresAction, Indie, AdventureAction, Indie, Adventure
PlatformsWindowsWindows
Steam DeckDeck VerifiedUnrated
Price24.99 USD6.99 USD
Steam reviews82.5% positive (1,734 reviews)1 reviews
MultiplayerMulti-player, Online Co-op, Co-opSingle-player only
DevelopersGalvanic GamesCakeNeq Games

Side by side

Wizard with a Gun vs PROVIDER — FAQ

Should I play Wizard with a Gun or PROVIDER first?
If you want chronology, PROVIDER (2021) came out before Wizard with a Gun (2023). 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 Wizard with a Gun and PROVIDER 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 PROVIDER have multiplayer like Wizard with a Gun?
No. Wizard with a Gun supports multiplayer on Steam (Multi-player, Online Co-op, Co-op), while PROVIDER is listed as single-player only.
Does Wizard with a Gun run on Steam Deck?
Yes — Wizard with a Gun is rated Deck Verified by Valve. PROVIDER doesn't have a Deck rating yet, so its Deck behaviour is currently unverified.
Wizard with a Gun vs PROVIDER — Verdict (2026) · imho.run