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All Hands on Deck vs WheelMates

All Hands on Deck and WheelMates both land in 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 Indie, Adventure on Steam. All Hands on Deck (2025) is 1 year older than WheelMates (2026). All Hands on Deck scores higher on Steam reviews (86% positive) than WheelMates (73.7% 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 All Hands on Deck

Choose All Hands on Deck if you want a Casual game with LAN Co-op and Keyboard Only Option. On Steam, it's currently about 28% cheaper on the Steam Store. All Hands on Deck launched in 2025.

Choose WheelMates

Choose WheelMates if you want a Racing game with DualShock Controller Support, DualSense Controller Support, and Stereo Sound. WheelMates launched in 2026.

Both All Hands on Deck and WheelMates sit in Indie and Adventure on Steam and both list Multi-player, Shared/Split Screen, and Online Co-op, 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

All Hands on Deck vs WheelMates — Steam metadata comparison
All Hands on Deck — Steam game coverAll Hands on DeckWheelMates — Steam game coverWheelMates
Released20252026
GenresIndie, Adventure, CasualIndie, Adventure, Racing
PlatformsWindowsWindows
Steam DeckDeck PlayableUnrated
Price12.99 USD17.99 USD
Steam reviews86% positive (43 reviews)73.7% positive (590 reviews)
MultiplayerMulti-player, Online Co-op, Shared/Split Screen Co-opMulti-player, Online Co-op, Shared/Split Screen Co-op
DevelopersStudio Mantasaur, WikklFirevolt

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All Hands on Deck vs WheelMates — FAQ

Should I play All Hands on Deck or WheelMates first?
If you want chronology, All Hands on Deck (2025) came out before WheelMates (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 All Hands on Deck and WheelMates similar?
They overlap on 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 All Hands on Deck and WheelMates have co-op?
Yes — both list a co-op category on Steam. Specifics differ: All Hands on Deck ships Online Co-op, Shared/Split Screen Co-op; WheelMates ships Online Co-op, Shared/Split Screen Co-op.
Does All Hands on Deck run on Steam Deck?
Yes — All Hands on Deck is rated Deck Playable by Valve. WheelMates doesn't have a Deck rating yet, so its Deck behaviour is currently unverified.
All Hands on Deck vs WheelMates — Verdict (2026) · imho.run