Choose Wastelander
Choose Wastelander if you want a Casual experience. Wastelander launched in 2024.
Wastelander vs Invaderz
Wastelander and Invaderz both land in Strategy, 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 Strategy, Indie on Steam. Wastelander (2024) is 1 year older than Invaderz (2025). Wastelander is currently ~17% cheaper on Steam than Invaderz (9.99 USD vs. 11.99 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 Invaderz
Choose Invaderz if it matches what drew you to this matchup. Invaderz launched in 2025.
Both Wastelander and Invaderz sit in Strategy and Indie on Steam, 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
 Wastelander |  Invaderz | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2024 | 2025 |
| Genres | Strategy, Indie, Casual | Strategy, Indie |
| Platforms | Windows, macOS, Linux | Windows, macOS, Linux |
| Steam Deck | Deck Playable | Unrated |
| Price | 9.99 USD | 11.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 87.5% positive (32 reviews) | 1 reviews |
| Multiplayer | Single-player only | Single-player only |
| Developers | Appstronaut Studios | Mgcck industries |
Side by side
- Both share Strategy, Indie on Steam.
- Wastelander (2024) is 1 year older than Invaderz (2025).
- Wastelander is currently ~17% cheaper on Steam than Invaderz (9.99 USD vs. 11.99 USD).
- Wastelander is Deck Playable on Steam Deck; Invaderz has no Deck rating yet.
Wastelander vs Invaderz — FAQ
- Should I play Wastelander or Invaderz first?
- If you want chronology, Wastelander (2024) came out before Invaderz (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 Wastelander and Invaderz similar?
- They overlap on Strategy, 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.
- Does Wastelander run on Steam Deck?
- Yes — Wastelander is rated Deck Playable by Valve. Invaderz doesn't have a Deck rating yet, so its Deck behaviour is currently unverified.