Choose Wavetale
Choose Wavetale if it matches what drew you to this matchup. 1,259 Steam reviews back the pick.
Wavetale vs A Rum Tale
Wavetale and A Rum Tale both land in 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 are Adventure games on Steam. Wavetale (2022) is 1 year older than A Rum Tale (2023). A Rum Tale is currently ~97% cheaper on Steam than Wavetale (0.99 USD vs. 29.99 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 A Rum Tale
Choose A Rum Tale if it's currently about 97% cheaper on the Steam Store. A Rum Tale launched in 2023.
Both Wavetale and A Rum Tale sit in 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
 Wavetale |  A Rum Tale | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2022 | 2023 |
| Genres | Adventure | Adventure |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Deck Playable | Unrated |
| Price | 29.99 USD | 0.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 88.1% positive (1,259 reviews) | 2 reviews |
| Multiplayer | Single-player only | Single-player only |
| Developers | Thunderful Development | ARCSTONE GAMES |
Side by side
- Both are Adventure games on Steam.
- Wavetale (2022) is 1 year older than A Rum Tale (2023).
- A Rum Tale is currently ~97% cheaper on Steam than Wavetale (0.99 USD vs. 29.99 USD).
- Wavetale is Deck Playable on Steam Deck; A Rum Tale has no Deck rating yet.
Wavetale vs A Rum Tale — FAQ
- Should I play Wavetale or A Rum Tale first?
- If you want chronology, Wavetale (2022) came out before A Rum Tale (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 Wavetale and A Rum Tale similar?
- They overlap on 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 Wavetale run on Steam Deck?
- Yes — Wavetale is rated Deck Playable by Valve. A Rum Tale doesn't have a Deck rating yet, so its Deck behaviour is currently unverified.