Choose The World of a Mermaid
Choose The World of a Mermaid if you want a Sports and Simulation experience. On Steam, it's currently about 50% cheaper on the Steam Store. The World of a Mermaid launched in 2022.
The World of a Mermaid vs Wake Explorer
The World of a Mermaid and Wake Explorer both land in Indie, Adventure, Casual 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 Indie, Adventure, Casual on Steam. The World of a Mermaid (2022) is 3 years older than Wake Explorer (2025). The World of a Mermaid is currently ~50% cheaper on Steam than Wake Explorer (0.99 USD vs. 1.99 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 Wake Explorer
Choose Wake Explorer if you want the Custom Volume Controls, Stereo Sound, and Playable without Timed Input side of the pairing. On Steam, it's the newer release (2025) and ships with the modern feature baseline. Wake Explorer launched in 2025.
Both The World of a Mermaid and Wake Explorer sit in Indie, Adventure, and Casual 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
 The World of a Mermaid |  Wake Explorer | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2022 | 2025 |
| Genres | Sports, Indie, Adventure, Simulation, Casual | Indie, Adventure, Casual |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows, macOS |
| Steam Deck | Unrated | Unrated |
| Price | 0.99 USD | 1.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 8 reviews | 5 reviews |
| Multiplayer | Single-player only | Single-player only |
| Developers | — | Ocelli |
Side by side
- Both share Indie, Adventure, Casual on Steam.
- The World of a Mermaid (2022) is 3 years older than Wake Explorer (2025).
- The World of a Mermaid is currently ~50% cheaper on Steam than Wake Explorer (0.99 USD vs. 1.99 USD).
The World of a Mermaid vs Wake Explorer — FAQ
- Should I play The World of a Mermaid or Wake Explorer first?
- If you want chronology, The World of a Mermaid (2022) came out before Wake Explorer (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 The World of a Mermaid and Wake Explorer similar?
- They overlap on Indie, Adventure, Casual 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.