Choose Deducto
Choose Deducto if you want a Simulation and Free To Play game with Online Co-op and Co-op. On Steam, it's free to play, so the barrier to trying it is zero. 1,985 Steam reviews back the pick.
Deducto vs WISE GUYS
Deducto and WISE GUYS both land in Strategy, Indie, 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 Strategy, Indie, Casual on Steam. Deducto (2022) is 4 years older than WISE GUYS (2026). WISE GUYS scores higher on Steam reviews (91.4% positive) than Deducto (87.6% 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 WISE GUYS
Choose WISE GUYS if you want an Action and Early Access experience. On Steam, it carries the stronger Steam consensus at 91.4% positive across 151 reviews.
Both Deducto and WISE GUYS sit in Strategy, Indie, and Casual on Steam and both list Multi-player, Online 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
 Deducto |  WISE GUYS | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2022 | 2026 |
| Genres | Strategy, Indie, Simulation, Free To Play, Casual | Action, Strategy, Indie, Casual, Early Access |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Unrated | Deck Playable |
| Price | Free to play | 8.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 87.6% positive (1,985 reviews) | 91.4% positive (151 reviews) |
| Multiplayer | Multi-player, Online Co-op, Co-op | Multi-player |
| Developers | Red Fox Studios | StonieDude |
Side by side
- Both share Strategy, Indie, Casual on Steam.
- Deducto (2022) is 4 years older than WISE GUYS (2026).
- WISE GUYS scores higher on Steam reviews (91.4% positive) than Deducto (87.6% positive).
- Deducto is free; WISE GUYS is paid (8.99 USD).
- Deducto has co-op; WISE GUYS does not.
- WISE GUYS is Deck Playable on Steam Deck; Deducto has no Deck rating yet.
Deducto vs WISE GUYS — FAQ
- Which is better, Deducto or WISE GUYS?
- On Steam reviews WISE GUYS scores higher (91.4% positive) than Deducto (87.6% positive). Both have enough reviews to trust the signal, so for players using reviews alone, WISE GUYS is the safer pick. Genre fit still matters — check the side-by-side table for the categories each game lands in.
- Should I play Deducto or WISE GUYS first?
- If you want chronology, Deducto (2022) came out before WISE GUYS (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 Deducto and WISE GUYS similar?
- They overlap on Strategy, Indie, 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.
- Is Deducto free?
- Yes — Deducto is a free-to-play Steam title. WISE GUYS is paid (8.99 USD).