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Wizardry: The Five Ordeals vs It's Six Random Characters and a Single Floor Dungeon, That's the Whole Game

Wizardry: The Five Ordeals and It's Six Random Characters and a Single Floor Dungeon, That's the Whole Game both land in Indie, 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 Indie, RPG on Steam. It's Six Random Characters and a Single Floor Dungeon, That's the Whole Game (2020) is 3 years older than Wizardry: The Five Ordeals (2023). Wizardry: The Five Ordeals scores higher on Steam reviews (80.6% positive) than It's Six Random Characters and a Single Floor Dungeon, That's the Whole Game (73.3% 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 Wizardry: The Five Ordeals

Choose Wizardry: The Five Ordeals if you want the Adjustable Text Size, Color Alternatives, and Camera Comfort side of the pairing. On Steam, it's the newer release (2023) and ships with the modern feature baseline. Wizardry: The Five Ordeals launched in 2023.

Choose It's Six Random Characters and a Single Floor Dungeon, That's the Whole Game

Choose It's Six Random Characters and a Single Floor Dungeon, That's the Whole Game if it's currently about 88% cheaper on the Steam Store. It's Six Random Characters and a Single Floor Dungeon, That's the Whole Game launched in 2020.

Both Wizardry: The Five Ordeals and It's Six Random Characters and a Single Floor Dungeon, That's the Whole Game sit in Indie and RPG 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.

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Wizardry: The Five Ordeals vs It's Six Random Characters and a Single Floor Dungeon, That's the Whole Game — Steam metadata comparison
Wizardry: The Five Ordeals — Steam game coverWizardry: The Five OrdealsIt's Six Random Characters and a Single Floor Dungeon, That's the Whole Game — Steam game coverIt's Six Random Characters and a Single Floor Dungeon, That's the Whole Game
Released20232020
GenresIndie, RPGIndie, RPG
PlatformsWindowsWindows
Steam DeckDeck PlayableUnrated
Price39.99 USD4.99 USD
Steam reviews80.6% positive (124 reviews)73.3% positive (15 reviews)
MultiplayerSingle-player onlySingle-player only
Developers59 StudioCannibal Interactive

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Wizardry: The Five Ordeals vs It's Six Random Characters and a Single Floor Dungeon, That's the Whole Game — FAQ

Should I play Wizardry: The Five Ordeals or It's Six Random Characters and a Single Floor Dungeon, That's the Whole Game first?
If you want chronology, It's Six Random Characters and a Single Floor Dungeon, That's the Whole Game (2020) came out before Wizardry: The Five Ordeals (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 Wizardry: The Five Ordeals and It's Six Random Characters and a Single Floor Dungeon, That's the Whole Game similar?
They overlap on Indie, 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.
Does Wizardry: The Five Ordeals run on Steam Deck?
Yes — Wizardry: The Five Ordeals is rated Deck Playable by Valve. It's Six Random Characters and a Single Floor Dungeon, That's the Whole Game doesn't have a Deck rating yet, so its Deck behaviour is currently unverified.