Choose Vertical Kingdom
Choose Vertical Kingdom if it's Steam Deck Verified, so handheld play works out of the box. Vertical Kingdom launched in 2024.
Vertical Kingdom vs WAGON
Vertical Kingdom and WAGON both land in Strategy, Indie 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 on Steam. Vertical Kingdom (2024) is 1 year older than WAGON (2025). WAGON scores higher on Steam reviews (97.1% positive) than Vertical Kingdom (79.7% 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 WAGON
Choose WAGON if you want a Simulation experience. On Steam, it's currently about 45% cheaper on the Steam Store. WAGON launched in 2025.
Both Vertical Kingdom and WAGON sit in Strategy and Indie 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
 Vertical Kingdom |  WAGON | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2024 | 2025 |
| Genres | Strategy, Indie | Strategy, Indie, Simulation |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Deck Verified | Unrated |
| Price | 19.99 USD | 10.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 79.7% positive (69 reviews) | 97.1% positive (34 reviews) |
| Multiplayer | Single-player only | Single-player only |
| Developers | Farlight Games Industry | de_husk |
Side by side
- Both share Strategy, Indie on Steam.
- Vertical Kingdom (2024) is 1 year older than WAGON (2025).
- WAGON scores higher on Steam reviews (97.1% positive) than Vertical Kingdom (79.7% positive).
- WAGON is currently ~45% cheaper on Steam than Vertical Kingdom (10.99 USD vs. 19.99 USD).
- Vertical Kingdom is Deck Verified on Steam Deck; WAGON has no Deck rating yet.
Vertical Kingdom vs WAGON — FAQ
- Should I play Vertical Kingdom or WAGON first?
- If you want chronology, Vertical Kingdom (2024) came out before WAGON (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 Vertical Kingdom and WAGON similar?
- They overlap on Strategy, Indie 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 Vertical Kingdom run on Steam Deck?
- Yes — Vertical Kingdom is rated Deck Verified by Valve. WAGON doesn't have a Deck rating yet, so its Deck behaviour is currently unverified.