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Wayfinder vs Cloudheim

Wayfinder and Cloudheim both land in Action, Adventure, RPG 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, RPG on Steam. Wayfinder (2024) is 1 year older than Cloudheim (2025). Cloudheim scores higher on Steam reviews (87.1% positive) than Wayfinder (69.2% 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 Wayfinder

Choose Wayfinder if it's Steam Deck Verified, so handheld play works out of the box. 14,285 Steam reviews back the pick.

Choose Cloudheim

Choose Cloudheim if you want an Early Access experience. On Steam, it carries the stronger Steam consensus at 87.1% positive across 682 reviews.

Both Wayfinder and Cloudheim sit in Action, Adventure, and RPG on Steam and both list Multi-player, Online Co-op, and Co-op, 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

Wayfinder vs Cloudheim — Steam metadata comparison
Wayfinder — Steam game coverWayfinderCloudheim — Steam game coverCloudheim
Released20242025
GenresAction, Adventure, RPGAction, Adventure, RPG, Early Access
PlatformsWindowsWindows
Steam DeckDeck VerifiedDeck Playable
Price24.99 USD29.99 USD
Steam reviews69.2% positive (14,285 reviews)87.1% positive (682 reviews)
MultiplayerMulti-player, Online Co-op, Co-opMulti-player, Cross-Platform Multiplayer, Online Co-op
DevelopersAirship SyndicateNoodle Cat Games

Side by side

Wayfinder vs Cloudheim — FAQ

Which is better, Wayfinder or Cloudheim?
On Steam reviews Cloudheim scores higher (87.1% positive) than Wayfinder (69.2% positive). Both have enough reviews to trust the signal, so for players using reviews alone, Cloudheim is the safer pick. Genre fit still matters — check the side-by-side table for the categories each game lands in.
Should I play Wayfinder or Cloudheim first?
If you want chronology, Wayfinder (2024) came out before Cloudheim (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 Wayfinder and Cloudheim similar?
They overlap on Action, Adventure, RPG 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 Wayfinder and Cloudheim have co-op?
Yes — both list a co-op category on Steam. Specifics differ: Wayfinder ships Online Co-op, Co-op; Cloudheim ships Online Co-op, Co-op.
Wayfinder vs Cloudheim — Verdict (2026) · imho.run