Choose WTP Story 1
Choose WTP Story 1 if you want the Steam Timeline side of the pairing. WTP Story 1 launched in 2023.
WTP Story 1 vs Ex Libris
WTP Story 1 and Ex Libris both land in Adventure, RPG 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 Adventure, RPG on Steam. WTP Story 1 (2023) is 3 years older than Ex Libris (2026). Ex Libris is free; WTP Story 1 is paid (4.99 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 Ex Libris
Choose Ex Libris if you want a Free To Play experience. On Steam, it's free to play, so the barrier to trying it is zero. Ex Libris launched in 2026.
Both WTP Story 1 and Ex Libris sit in Adventure and RPG 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
 WTP Story 1 |  Ex Libris | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2023 | 2026 |
| Genres | Adventure, RPG | Adventure, RPG, Free To Play |
| Platforms | Windows, macOS, Linux | Windows, Linux |
| Steam Deck | Unrated | Unrated |
| Price | 4.99 USD | Free to play |
| Steam reviews | — | 7 reviews |
| Multiplayer | Single-player only | Single-player only |
| Developers | Andrew Joseph Smith | Inpatient Interactive |
Side by side
- Both share Adventure, RPG on Steam.
- WTP Story 1 (2023) is 3 years older than Ex Libris (2026).
- Ex Libris is free; WTP Story 1 is paid (4.99 USD).
WTP Story 1 vs Ex Libris — FAQ
- Should I play WTP Story 1 or Ex Libris first?
- If you want chronology, WTP Story 1 (2023) came out before Ex Libris (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 WTP Story 1 and Ex Libris similar?
- They overlap on Adventure, RPG 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.
- Is Ex Libris free?
- Yes — Ex Libris is a free-to-play Steam title. WTP Story 1 is paid (4.99 USD).