Choose Third Wild
Choose Third Wild if it matches what drew you to this matchup. Third Wild launched in 2022.
Third Wild vs Venator Universe
Third Wild and Venator Universe both land in Action, Indie, Adventure 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 Action, Indie, Adventure on Steam. Third Wild (2022) is 2 years older than Venator Universe (2024). Venator Universe scores higher on Steam reviews (76.9% positive) than Third Wild (45.5% 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 Venator Universe
Choose Venator Universe if you want an Early Access experience. Venator Universe launched in 2024.
Both Third Wild and Venator Universe sit in Action, Indie, and Adventure on Steam and both list Multi-player, MMO, and Online PvP, 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
 Third Wild |  Venator Universe | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2022 | 2024 |
| Genres | Action, Indie, Adventure, Massively Multiplayer, RPG | Action, Indie, Adventure, Massively Multiplayer, RPG, Early Access |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Unrated | Unrated |
| Price | 5.99 USD | 4.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 45.5% positive (11 reviews) | 76.9% positive (13 reviews) |
| Multiplayer | Multi-player, Online Co-op, Co-op | Multi-player, Online Co-op, Co-op |
| Developers | landing man studio | Fullset Gaming |
Side by side
- Both share Action, Indie, Adventure on Steam.
- Third Wild (2022) is 2 years older than Venator Universe (2024).
- Venator Universe scores higher on Steam reviews (76.9% positive) than Third Wild (45.5% positive).
- Venator Universe is currently ~17% cheaper on Steam than Third Wild (4.99 USD vs. 5.99 USD).
- Both support cooperative play.
Third Wild vs Venator Universe — FAQ
- Should I play Third Wild or Venator Universe first?
- If you want chronology, Third Wild (2022) came out before Venator Universe (2024). 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 Third Wild and Venator Universe similar?
- They overlap on Action, Indie, Adventure 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.
- Do both Third Wild and Venator Universe have co-op?
- Yes — both list a co-op category on Steam. Specifics differ: Third Wild ships Online Co-op, Co-op; Venator Universe ships Online Co-op, Co-op.