Choose Everdell
Choose Everdell if you want the Shared/Split Screen, Steam Turn Notifications, and Shared/Split Screen PvP side of the pairing. On Steam, it's Steam Deck Verified, so handheld play works out of the box. Everdell launched in 2022.
Everdell vs The Fox in the Forest
Everdell and The Fox in the Forest both land in Strategy, Indie, Casual 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, Casual on Steam. The Fox in the Forest (2021) is 1 year older than Everdell (2022). Everdell scores higher on Steam reviews (88.9% positive) than The Fox in the Forest (86.4% 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 The Fox in the Forest
Choose The Fox in the Forest if it's currently about 65% cheaper on the Steam Store. The Fox in the Forest launched in 2021.
Both Everdell and The Fox in the Forest sit in Strategy, Indie, and Casual on Steam and both list Multi-player, Online PvP, and 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
 Everdell |  The Fox in the Forest | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2022 | 2021 |
| Genres | Strategy, Indie, Casual | Strategy, Indie, Casual |
| Platforms | Windows, macOS | Windows, macOS |
| Steam Deck | Deck Verified | Unrated |
| Price | 19.99 USD | 6.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 88.9% positive (369 reviews) | 86.4% positive (22 reviews) |
| Multiplayer | Multi-player, Cross-Platform Multiplayer | Multi-player, Cross-Platform Multiplayer |
| Developers | Dire Wolf | Dire Wolf |
Side by side
- Both share Strategy, Indie, Casual on Steam.
- The Fox in the Forest (2021) is 1 year older than Everdell (2022).
- Everdell scores higher on Steam reviews (88.9% positive) than The Fox in the Forest (86.4% positive).
- The Fox in the Forest is currently ~65% cheaper on Steam than Everdell (6.99 USD vs. 19.99 USD).
- Everdell is Deck Verified on Steam Deck; The Fox in the Forest has no Deck rating yet.
Everdell vs The Fox in the Forest — FAQ
- Should I play Everdell or The Fox in the Forest first?
- If you want chronology, The Fox in the Forest (2021) came out before Everdell (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 Everdell and The Fox in the Forest similar?
- They overlap on Strategy, Indie, Casual 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 Everdell run on Steam Deck?
- Yes — Everdell is rated Deck Verified by Valve. The Fox in the Forest doesn't have a Deck rating yet, so its Deck behaviour is currently unverified.