Choose WTP Story 1
Choose WTP Story 1 if you want an Adventure game with Steam Timeline. On Steam, it's a focused single-player run rather than a multiplayer commitment. WTP Story 1 launched in 2023.
WTP Story 1 vs The Guiding Spirit
WTP Story 1 and The Guiding Spirit both land in 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 are RPG games on Steam. WTP Story 1 (2023) is 3 years older than The Guiding Spirit (2026). The Guiding Spirit has co-op; WTP Story 1 does not. 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 The Guiding Spirit
Choose The Guiding Spirit if you want the Multi-player, Shared/Split Screen, and Shared/Split Screen Co-op side of the pairing. On Steam, it's the newer release (2026) and ships with the modern feature baseline. The Guiding Spirit launched in 2026.
Both WTP Story 1 and The Guiding Spirit sit in 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 |  The Guiding Spirit | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2023 | 2026 |
| Genres | Adventure, RPG | RPG |
| Platforms | Windows, macOS, Linux | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Unrated | Unrated |
| Price | 4.99 USD | Price unknown |
| Steam reviews | — | — |
| Multiplayer | Single-player only | Multi-player, Shared/Split Screen Co-op, Co-op |
| Developers | Andrew Joseph Smith | Dice Impact |
Side by side
- Both are RPG games on Steam.
- WTP Story 1 (2023) is 3 years older than The Guiding Spirit (2026).
- The Guiding Spirit has co-op; WTP Story 1 does not.
WTP Story 1 vs The Guiding Spirit — FAQ
- Should I play WTP Story 1 or The Guiding Spirit first?
- If you want chronology, WTP Story 1 (2023) came out before The Guiding Spirit (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 The Guiding Spirit similar?
- They overlap on 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.
- Does WTP Story 1 have multiplayer like The Guiding Spirit?
- No. The Guiding Spirit supports multiplayer on Steam (Multi-player, Shared/Split Screen Co-op, Co-op), while WTP Story 1 is listed as single-player only.