Choose Fire in the Beastlands
Choose Fire in the Beastlands if it matches what drew you to this matchup. Fire in the Beastlands launched in 2021.
Fire in the Beastlands vs Willow Guard
Fire in the Beastlands and Willow Guard 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. Fire in the Beastlands (2021) is 4 years older than Willow Guard (2025). Fire in the Beastlands scores higher on Steam reviews (94.7% positive) than Willow Guard (90.3% 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 Willow Guard
Choose Willow Guard if it's currently about 20% cheaper on the Steam Store. Willow Guard launched in 2025.
Both Fire in the Beastlands and Willow Guard sit in Action, Indie, and Adventure 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
 Fire in the Beastlands |  Willow Guard | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2021 | 2025 |
| Genres | Action, Indie, Adventure, RPG | Action, Indie, Adventure, RPG |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Deck Playable | Unrated |
| Price | 19.99 USD | 15.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 94.7% positive (19 reviews) | 90.3% positive (31 reviews) |
| Multiplayer | Single-player only | Single-player only |
| Developers | Chimney Castle | MiTale |
Side by side
- Both share Action, Indie, Adventure on Steam.
- Fire in the Beastlands (2021) is 4 years older than Willow Guard (2025).
- Fire in the Beastlands scores higher on Steam reviews (94.7% positive) than Willow Guard (90.3% positive).
- Willow Guard is currently ~20% cheaper on Steam than Fire in the Beastlands (15.99 USD vs. 19.99 USD).
- Fire in the Beastlands is Deck Playable on Steam Deck; Willow Guard has no Deck rating yet.
Fire in the Beastlands vs Willow Guard — FAQ
- Should I play Fire in the Beastlands or Willow Guard first?
- If you want chronology, Fire in the Beastlands (2021) came out before Willow Guard (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 Fire in the Beastlands and Willow Guard 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.
- Does Fire in the Beastlands run on Steam Deck?
- Yes — Fire in the Beastlands is rated Deck Playable by Valve. Willow Guard doesn't have a Deck rating yet, so its Deck behaviour is currently unverified.