Choose A Way Out
Choose A Way Out if you want an Adventure game with Online Co-op. 25,185 Steam reviews back the pick.
A Way Out vs Wild Ice
A Way Out and Wild Ice 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. A Way Out (2020) is 6 years older than Wild Ice (2026). Wild Ice scores higher on Steam reviews (100% positive) than A Way Out (88.5% 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 Wild Ice
Choose Wild Ice if you want a Strategy game with DualShock Controller Support, Adjustable Text Size, and Custom Volume Controls. On Steam, it's currently about 50% cheaper on the Steam Store. Wild Ice launched in 2026.
Both A Way Out and Wild Ice sit in Action and Indie on Steam and both list Multi-player, Shared/Split Screen, and Shared/Split Screen 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
 A Way Out |  Wild Ice | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2020 | 2026 |
| Genres | Action, Indie, Adventure | Action, Strategy, Indie |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Deck Playable | Unrated |
| Price | 29.99 USD | 14.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 88.5% positive (25,185 reviews) | 100% positive (18 reviews) |
| Multiplayer | Multi-player, Online Co-op, Shared/Split Screen Co-op | Multi-player, Shared/Split Screen Co-op, Co-op |
| Developers | Hazelight Studios | Journey Bound Games |
Side by side
- Both share Action, Indie on Steam.
- A Way Out (2020) is 6 years older than Wild Ice (2026).
- Wild Ice scores higher on Steam reviews (100% positive) than A Way Out (88.5% positive).
- Wild Ice is currently ~50% cheaper on Steam than A Way Out (14.99 USD vs. 29.99 USD).
- Both support cooperative play.
- A Way Out is Deck Playable on Steam Deck; Wild Ice has no Deck rating yet.
A Way Out vs Wild Ice — FAQ
- Should I play A Way Out or Wild Ice first?
- If you want chronology, A Way Out (2020) came out before Wild Ice (2026). 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 A Way Out and Wild Ice 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 A Way Out and Wild Ice have co-op?
- Yes — both list a co-op category on Steam. Specifics differ: A Way Out ships Online Co-op, Shared/Split Screen Co-op; Wild Ice ships Shared/Split Screen Co-op, Co-op.
- Does A Way Out run on Steam Deck?
- Yes — A Way Out is rated Deck Playable by Valve. Wild Ice doesn't have a Deck rating yet, so its Deck behaviour is currently unverified.