Choose Cult of the Lamb
Choose Cult of the Lamb if you want an Adventure game with Camera Comfort, Keyboard Only Option, and Save Anytime. On Steam, it's Steam Deck Verified, so handheld play works out of the box. 58,359 Steam reviews back the pick.
Cult of the Lamb vs Wild Ice
Cult of the Lamb and Wild Ice both land in Action, Strategy, 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, Strategy, Indie on Steam. Cult of the Lamb (2022) is 4 years older than Wild Ice (2026). Wild Ice scores higher on Steam reviews (100% positive) than Cult of the Lamb (96.4% 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 the DualShock Controller Support and Playable without Timed Input side of the pairing. On Steam, it's currently about 40% cheaper on the Steam Store. Wild Ice launched in 2026.
Both Cult of the Lamb and Wild Ice sit in Action, Strategy, 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
 Cult of the Lamb |  Wild Ice | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2022 | 2026 |
| Genres | Action, Strategy, Indie, Adventure | Action, Strategy, Indie |
| Platforms | Windows, macOS | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Deck Verified | Unrated |
| Price | 24.99 USD | 14.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 96.4% positive (58,359 reviews) | 100% positive (18 reviews) |
| Multiplayer | Multi-player, Shared/Split Screen Co-op, Co-op | Multi-player, Shared/Split Screen Co-op, Co-op |
| Developers | Massive Monster | Journey Bound Games |
Side by side
- Both share Action, Strategy, Indie on Steam.
- Cult of the Lamb (2022) is 4 years older than Wild Ice (2026).
- Wild Ice scores higher on Steam reviews (100% positive) than Cult of the Lamb (96.4% positive).
- Wild Ice is currently ~40% cheaper on Steam than Cult of the Lamb (14.99 USD vs. 24.99 USD).
- Both support cooperative play.
- Cult of the Lamb is Deck Verified on Steam Deck; Wild Ice has no Deck rating yet.
Cult of the Lamb vs Wild Ice — FAQ
- Should I play Cult of the Lamb or Wild Ice first?
- If you want chronology, Cult of the Lamb (2022) 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 Cult of the Lamb and Wild Ice similar?
- They overlap on Action, Strategy, 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 Cult of the Lamb and Wild Ice have co-op?
- Yes — both list a co-op category on Steam. Specifics differ: Cult of the Lamb ships Shared/Split Screen Co-op, Co-op; Wild Ice ships Shared/Split Screen Co-op, Co-op.
- Does Cult of the Lamb run on Steam Deck?
- Yes — Cult of the Lamb is rated Deck Verified by Valve. Wild Ice doesn't have a Deck rating yet, so its Deck behaviour is currently unverified.