Choose The Test
Choose The Test if you want a Simulation and RPG experience. On Steam, it's Steam Deck Verified, so handheld play works out of the box. 18,549 Steam reviews back the pick.
The Test vs Wetter
The Test and Wetter both land in Indie, Adventure, Casual 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 Indie, Adventure, Casual on Steam. The Test (2020) is 6 years older than Wetter (2026). The Test is Deck Verified on Steam Deck; Wetter has no Deck rating yet. 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 Wetter
Choose Wetter if it's the newer release (2026) and ships with the modern feature baseline. Wetter launched in 2026.
Both The Test and Wetter sit in Indie, Adventure, and Casual 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
 The Test |  Wetter | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2020 | 2026 |
| Genres | Indie, Adventure, Simulation, RPG, Casual | Indie, Adventure, Casual |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows, Linux |
| Steam Deck | Deck Verified | Unrated |
| Price | 1.99 USD | Price unknown |
| Steam reviews | 96.9% positive (18,549 reviews) | — |
| Multiplayer | Single-player only | Single-player only |
| Developers | Randumb Studios | Nutsack Games |
Side by side
- Both share Indie, Adventure, Casual on Steam.
- The Test (2020) is 6 years older than Wetter (2026).
- The Test is Deck Verified on Steam Deck; Wetter has no Deck rating yet.
The Test vs Wetter — FAQ
- Should I play The Test or Wetter first?
- If you want chronology, The Test (2020) came out before Wetter (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 The Test and Wetter similar?
- They overlap on Indie, Adventure, Casual 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 The Test run on Steam Deck?
- Yes — The Test is rated Deck Verified by Valve. Wetter doesn't have a Deck rating yet, so its Deck behaviour is currently unverified.