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Sackboy™: A Big Adventure vs WheelMates

Sackboy™: A Big Adventure and WheelMates both land in Adventure 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 are Adventure games on Steam. Sackboy™: A Big Adventure (2022) is 4 years older than WheelMates (2026). Sackboy™: A Big Adventure scores higher on Steam reviews (82.6% positive) than WheelMates (73.7% 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 Sackboy™: A Big Adventure

Choose Sackboy™: A Big Adventure if you want the Adjustable Text Size, Subtitle Options, and Camera Comfort side of the pairing. On Steam, it carries the stronger Steam consensus at 82.6% positive across 1,636 reviews.

Choose WheelMates

Choose WheelMates if you want an Indie and Racing game with DualShock Controller Support, DualSense Controller Support, and #category_contrast_controls. On Steam, it's currently about 70% cheaper on the Steam Store. WheelMates launched in 2026.

Both Sackboy™: A Big Adventure and WheelMates sit in Adventure on Steam and both list Multi-player, Shared/Split Screen, and Online 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.

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Sackboy™: A Big Adventure vs WheelMates — Steam metadata comparison
Sackboy™: A Big Adventure — Steam game coverSackboy™: A Big AdventureWheelMates — Steam game coverWheelMates
Released20222026
GenresAdventureIndie, Adventure, Racing
PlatformsWindowsWindows
Steam DeckDeck VerifiedUnrated
Price59.99 USD17.99 USD
Steam reviews82.6% positive (1,636 reviews)73.7% positive (590 reviews)
MultiplayerMulti-player, Online Co-op, Shared/Split Screen Co-opMulti-player, Online Co-op, Shared/Split Screen Co-op
DevelopersSumo DigitalFirevolt

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Sackboy™: A Big Adventure vs WheelMates — FAQ

Which is better, Sackboy™: A Big Adventure or WheelMates?
On Steam reviews Sackboy™: A Big Adventure scores higher (82.6% positive) than WheelMates (73.7% positive). Both have enough reviews to trust the signal, so for players using reviews alone, Sackboy™: A Big Adventure is the safer pick. Genre fit still matters — check the side-by-side table for the categories each game lands in.
Should I play Sackboy™: A Big Adventure or WheelMates first?
If you want chronology, Sackboy™: A Big Adventure (2022) came out before WheelMates (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 Sackboy™: A Big Adventure and WheelMates similar?
They overlap on Adventure 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 Sackboy™: A Big Adventure and WheelMates have co-op?
Yes — both list a co-op category on Steam. Specifics differ: Sackboy™: A Big Adventure ships Online Co-op, Shared/Split Screen Co-op; WheelMates ships Online Co-op, Shared/Split Screen Co-op.
Does Sackboy™: A Big Adventure run on Steam Deck?
Yes — Sackboy™: A Big Adventure is rated Deck Verified by Valve. WheelMates doesn't have a Deck rating yet, so its Deck behaviour is currently unverified.
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