Choose WASTE
Choose WASTE if you want an Indie, Simulation, and Casual game with Steam Leaderboards. WASTE launched in 2022.
WASTE vs Wanted
WASTE and Wanted both land in Action 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 Action games on Steam. WASTE (2022) is 4 years older than Wanted (2026). WASTE is currently ~1% cheaper on Steam than Wanted (1.99 USD vs. 2.00 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 Wanted
Choose Wanted if it's the newer release (2026) and ships with the modern feature baseline. Wanted launched in 2026.
Both WASTE and Wanted sit in Action 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
 WASTE |  Wanted | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2022 | 2026 |
| Genres | Action, Indie, Simulation, Casual | Action |
| Platforms | Windows, macOS | Windows, macOS, Linux |
| Steam Deck | Unrated | Unrated |
| Price | 1.99 USD | 2.00 USD |
| Steam reviews | 2 reviews | — |
| Multiplayer | Single-player only | Single-player only |
| Developers | MZY GAMES | Magiclaw |
Side by side
- Both are Action games on Steam.
- WASTE (2022) is 4 years older than Wanted (2026).
- WASTE is currently ~1% cheaper on Steam than Wanted (1.99 USD vs. 2.00 USD).
WASTE vs Wanted — FAQ
- Should I play WASTE or Wanted first?
- If you want chronology, WASTE (2022) came out before Wanted (2026). 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 WASTE and Wanted similar?
- They overlap on Action 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.