Choose ScrewUp
Choose ScrewUp if you want a Casual experience. ScrewUp launched in 2021.
ScrewUp vs Third Wild
ScrewUp and Third Wild both land in Action, Indie, 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 share Action, Indie, Adventure on Steam. ScrewUp (2021) is 1 year older than Third Wild (2022). ScrewUp scores higher on Steam reviews (66.3% positive) than Third Wild (45.5% 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 Third Wild
Choose Third Wild if you want the MMO side of the pairing. On Steam, it's currently about 40% cheaper on the Steam Store. Third Wild launched in 2022.
Both ScrewUp and Third Wild sit in Action, Indie, and Adventure on Steam and both list Multi-player, Online PvP, 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.
Side-by-side comparison
 ScrewUp |  Third Wild | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2021 | 2022 |
| Genres | Action, Indie, Adventure, Massively Multiplayer, RPG, Casual | Action, Indie, Adventure, Massively Multiplayer, RPG |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Unrated | Unrated |
| Price | 9.99 USD | 5.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 66.3% positive (187 reviews) | 45.5% positive (11 reviews) |
| Multiplayer | Multi-player, Online Co-op, Co-op | Multi-player, Online Co-op, Co-op |
| Developers | 199 Cents STUDIO | landing man studio |
Side by side
- Both share Action, Indie, Adventure on Steam.
- ScrewUp (2021) is 1 year older than Third Wild (2022).
- ScrewUp scores higher on Steam reviews (66.3% positive) than Third Wild (45.5% positive).
- Third Wild is currently ~40% cheaper on Steam than ScrewUp (5.99 USD vs. 9.99 USD).
- Both support cooperative play.
ScrewUp vs Third Wild — FAQ
- Should I play ScrewUp or Third Wild first?
- If you want chronology, ScrewUp (2021) came out before Third Wild (2022). 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 ScrewUp and Third Wild similar?
- They overlap on Action, Indie, 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 ScrewUp and Third Wild have co-op?
- Yes — both list a co-op category on Steam. Specifics differ: ScrewUp ships Online Co-op, Co-op; Third Wild ships Online Co-op, Co-op.