Choose EdgeOfTheAbyssAwaken
Choose EdgeOfTheAbyssAwaken if you want a Strategy and RPG game with LAN Co-op. EdgeOfTheAbyssAwaken launched in 2022.
EdgeOfTheAbyssAwaken vs Wizard's watch
EdgeOfTheAbyssAwaken and Wizard's watch both land in Action, 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, Indie on Steam. EdgeOfTheAbyssAwaken (2022) is 1 year older than Wizard's watch (2023). EdgeOfTheAbyssAwaken scores higher on Steam reviews (72% positive) than Wizard's watch (62.5% 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 Wizard's watch
Choose Wizard's watch if you want an Adventure and Casual experience. On Steam, it's free to play, so the barrier to trying it is zero. Wizard's watch launched in 2023.
Both EdgeOfTheAbyssAwaken and Wizard's watch sit in Action and Indie on Steam and both list Multi-player, Online Co-op, and 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
 EdgeOfTheAbyssAwaken |  Wizard's watch | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2022 | 2023 |
| Genres | Action, Strategy, Indie, RPG | Action, Indie, Adventure, Casual |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Deck Playable | Deck Unsupported |
| Price | 18.99 USD | Free to play |
| Steam reviews | 72% positive (82 reviews) | 62.5% positive (16 reviews) |
| Multiplayer | Multi-player, Online Co-op, LAN Co-op | Multi-player, Online Co-op, Co-op |
| Developers | TrinityBJ | Benoit L'hoest |
Side by side
- Both share Action, Indie on Steam.
- EdgeOfTheAbyssAwaken (2022) is 1 year older than Wizard's watch (2023).
- EdgeOfTheAbyssAwaken scores higher on Steam reviews (72% positive) than Wizard's watch (62.5% positive).
- Wizard's watch is free; EdgeOfTheAbyssAwaken is paid (18.99 USD).
- Both support cooperative play.
- Steam Deck: EdgeOfTheAbyssAwaken is Deck Playable, Wizard's watch is Deck Unsupported.
EdgeOfTheAbyssAwaken vs Wizard's watch — FAQ
- Should I play EdgeOfTheAbyssAwaken or Wizard's watch first?
- If you want chronology, EdgeOfTheAbyssAwaken (2022) came out before Wizard's watch (2023). 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 EdgeOfTheAbyssAwaken and Wizard's watch similar?
- They overlap on Action, 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 EdgeOfTheAbyssAwaken and Wizard's watch have co-op?
- Yes — both list a co-op category on Steam. Specifics differ: EdgeOfTheAbyssAwaken ships Online Co-op, LAN Co-op; Wizard's watch ships Online Co-op, Co-op.
- Is Wizard's watch free?
- Yes — Wizard's watch is a free-to-play Steam title. EdgeOfTheAbyssAwaken is paid (18.99 USD).