Choose The Wolf
Choose The Wolf if you want a Simulation experience. The Wolf launched in 2021.
The Wolf vs Blade & Soul NEO
The Wolf and Blade & Soul NEO both land in Action, Massively Multiplayer 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, Massively Multiplayer on Steam. The Wolf (2021) is 4 years older than Blade & Soul NEO (2025). The Wolf scores higher on Steam reviews (60.9% positive) than Blade & Soul NEO (39.8% 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 Blade & Soul NEO
Choose Blade & Soul NEO if you want an Adventure, RPG, and Free To Play experience. On Steam, it's free to play, so the barrier to trying it is zero. Blade & Soul NEO launched in 2025.
Both The Wolf and Blade & Soul NEO sit in Action and Massively Multiplayer on Steam and both list Multi-player, MMO, and Online 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
 The Wolf |  Blade & Soul NEO | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2021 | 2025 |
| Genres | Action, Simulation, Massively Multiplayer | Action, Adventure, Massively Multiplayer, RPG, Free To Play |
| Platforms | Windows, macOS | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Unrated | Deck Unsupported |
| Price | 9.99 USD | Free to play |
| Steam reviews | 60.9% positive (87 reviews) | 39.8% positive (601 reviews) |
| Multiplayer | Multi-player, Online Co-op, Co-op | Multi-player, Online Co-op, Co-op |
| Developers | Good Luck Games | NC |
Side by side
- Both share Action, Massively Multiplayer on Steam.
- The Wolf (2021) is 4 years older than Blade & Soul NEO (2025).
- The Wolf scores higher on Steam reviews (60.9% positive) than Blade & Soul NEO (39.8% positive).
- Blade & Soul NEO is free; The Wolf is paid (9.99 USD).
- Both support cooperative play.
- Blade & Soul NEO is Deck Unsupported on Steam Deck; The Wolf has no Deck rating yet.
The Wolf vs Blade & Soul NEO — FAQ
- Should I play The Wolf or Blade & Soul NEO first?
- If you want chronology, The Wolf (2021) came out before Blade & Soul NEO (2025). 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 Wolf and Blade & Soul NEO similar?
- They overlap on Action, Massively Multiplayer 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 The Wolf and Blade & Soul NEO have co-op?
- Yes — both list a co-op category on Steam. Specifics differ: The Wolf ships Online Co-op, Co-op; Blade & Soul NEO ships Online Co-op, Co-op.
- Is Blade & Soul NEO free?
- Yes — Blade & Soul NEO is a free-to-play Steam title. The Wolf is paid (9.99 USD).