Choose Chronicles of the Wolf
Choose Chronicles of the Wolf if it matches what drew you to this matchup. Chronicles of the Wolf launched in 2025.
Chronicles of the Wolf vs The Deadlands
Chronicles of the Wolf and The Deadlands 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. The Deadlands (2023) is 2 years older than Chronicles of the Wolf (2025). The Deadlands is currently ~71% cheaper on Steam than Chronicles of the Wolf (3.99 USD vs. 13.99 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 The Deadlands
Choose The Deadlands if it's currently about 71% cheaper on the Steam Store. The Deadlands launched in 2023.
Both Chronicles of the Wolf and The Deadlands sit in Action, Indie, and Adventure 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
 Chronicles of the Wolf |  The Deadlands | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2025 | 2023 |
| Genres | Action, Indie, Adventure | Action, Indie, Adventure |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows, macOS |
| Steam Deck | Deck Playable | Unrated |
| Price | 13.99 USD | 3.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 86.5% positive (207 reviews) | 3 reviews |
| Multiplayer | Single-player only | Single-player only |
| Developers | Migami Games | Despair Games |
Side by side
- Both share Action, Indie, Adventure on Steam.
- The Deadlands (2023) is 2 years older than Chronicles of the Wolf (2025).
- The Deadlands is currently ~71% cheaper on Steam than Chronicles of the Wolf (3.99 USD vs. 13.99 USD).
- Chronicles of the Wolf is Deck Playable on Steam Deck; The Deadlands has no Deck rating yet.
Chronicles of the Wolf vs The Deadlands — FAQ
- Should I play Chronicles of the Wolf or The Deadlands first?
- If you want chronology, The Deadlands (2023) came out before Chronicles of the Wolf (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 Chronicles of the Wolf and The Deadlands 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.
- Does Chronicles of the Wolf run on Steam Deck?
- Yes — Chronicles of the Wolf is rated Deck Playable by Valve. The Deadlands doesn't have a Deck rating yet, so its Deck behaviour is currently unverified.