Choose Thunder Wolves
Choose Thunder Wolves if you want the Multi-player, Shared/Split Screen, and Steam Leaderboards side of the pairing. On Steam, it's Steam Deck Verified, so handheld play works out of the box. Thunder Wolves launched in 2013.
Thunder Wolves vs Cosmic Tempest
Thunder Wolves and Cosmic Tempest both land in Action, Indie, 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 Action, Indie, Casual on Steam. Thunder Wolves (2013) is 12 years older than Cosmic Tempest (2025). Cosmic Tempest scores higher on Steam reviews (96.5% positive) than Thunder Wolves (85.3% 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 Cosmic Tempest
Choose Cosmic Tempest if you want a Strategy and Simulation experience. On Steam, it's currently about 90% cheaper on the Steam Store. Cosmic Tempest launched in 2025.
Both Thunder Wolves and Cosmic Tempest sit in Action, Indie, 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
 Thunder Wolves |  Cosmic Tempest | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2013 | 2025 |
| Genres | Action, Indie, Casual | Action, Strategy, Indie, Simulation, Casual |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Deck Verified | Unrated |
| Price | 9.99 USD | 0.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 85.3% positive (218 reviews) | 96.5% positive (85 reviews) |
| Multiplayer | Multi-player, Shared/Split Screen Co-op, Co-op | Single-player only |
| Developers | Most Wanted Entertainment | ZERO5GAMES |
Side by side
- Both share Action, Indie, Casual on Steam.
- Thunder Wolves (2013) is 12 years older than Cosmic Tempest (2025).
- Cosmic Tempest scores higher on Steam reviews (96.5% positive) than Thunder Wolves (85.3% positive).
- Cosmic Tempest is currently ~90% cheaper on Steam than Thunder Wolves (0.99 USD vs. 9.99 USD).
- Thunder Wolves has co-op; Cosmic Tempest does not.
- Thunder Wolves is Deck Verified on Steam Deck; Cosmic Tempest has no Deck rating yet.
Thunder Wolves vs Cosmic Tempest — FAQ
- Should I play Thunder Wolves or Cosmic Tempest first?
- If you want chronology, Thunder Wolves (2013) came out before Cosmic Tempest (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 Thunder Wolves and Cosmic Tempest similar?
- They overlap on Action, Indie, 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.
- Does Cosmic Tempest have multiplayer like Thunder Wolves?
- No. Thunder Wolves supports multiplayer on Steam (Multi-player, Shared/Split Screen Co-op, Co-op), while Cosmic Tempest is listed as single-player only.
- Does Thunder Wolves run on Steam Deck?
- Yes — Thunder Wolves is rated Deck Verified by Valve. Cosmic Tempest doesn't have a Deck rating yet, so its Deck behaviour is currently unverified.