Choose Projectile Dysfunction
Choose Projectile Dysfunction if you want the Multi-player and Online PvP side of the pairing. Projectile Dysfunction launched in 2020.
Projectile Dysfunction vs The Wicked West
Projectile Dysfunction and The Wicked West both land in Action, Indie, Early Access 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, Early Access on Steam. Projectile Dysfunction (2020) is 4 years older than The Wicked West (2024). The Wicked West is currently ~50% cheaper on Steam than Projectile Dysfunction (1.99 USD vs. 3.99 USD). 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 The Wicked West
Choose The Wicked West if you want a Casual experience. On Steam, it's currently about 50% cheaper on the Steam Store. The Wicked West launched in 2024.
Both Projectile Dysfunction and The Wicked West sit in Action, Indie, and Early Access on Steam and both list LAN PvP and PvP, 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
 Projectile Dysfunction |  The Wicked West | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2020 | 2024 |
| Genres | Action, Indie, Early Access | Action, Indie, Casual, Early Access |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Unrated | Unrated |
| Price | 3.99 USD | 1.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 63.9% positive (36 reviews) | 1 reviews |
| Multiplayer | Multi-player | Single-player only |
| Developers | Tuckfard Games | G4rr3tt |
Side by side
- Both share Action, Indie, Early Access on Steam.
- Projectile Dysfunction (2020) is 4 years older than The Wicked West (2024).
- The Wicked West is currently ~50% cheaper on Steam than Projectile Dysfunction (1.99 USD vs. 3.99 USD).
Projectile Dysfunction vs The Wicked West — FAQ
- Should I play Projectile Dysfunction or The Wicked West first?
- If you want chronology, Projectile Dysfunction (2020) came out before The Wicked West (2024). 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 Projectile Dysfunction and The Wicked West similar?
- They overlap on Action, Indie, Early Access 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 Wicked West have multiplayer like Projectile Dysfunction?
- No. Projectile Dysfunction supports multiplayer on Steam (Multi-player), while The Wicked West is listed as single-player only.