Choose Water Buddy
Choose Water Buddy if it's currently about 63% cheaper on the Steam Store. Water Buddy launched in 2024.
Water Buddy vs The Rusty Longsword
Water Buddy and The Rusty Longsword both land in 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 Indie, Casual on Steam. The Rusty Longsword (2023) is 1 year older than Water Buddy (2024). Water Buddy is currently ~63% cheaper on Steam than The Rusty Longsword (2.99 USD vs. 7.99 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 Rusty Longsword
Choose The Rusty Longsword if you want an Adventure experience. The Rusty Longsword launched in 2023.
Both Water Buddy and The Rusty Longsword sit in 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
 Water Buddy |  The Rusty Longsword | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2024 | 2023 |
| Genres | Indie, Casual | Indie, Adventure, Casual |
| Platforms | Windows, Linux | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Unrated | Unrated |
| Price | 2.99 USD | 7.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 100% positive (11 reviews) | 1 reviews |
| Multiplayer | Single-player only | Single-player only |
| Developers | Phil Gathany | Sapling Studios |
Side by side
- Both share Indie, Casual on Steam.
- The Rusty Longsword (2023) is 1 year older than Water Buddy (2024).
- Water Buddy is currently ~63% cheaper on Steam than The Rusty Longsword (2.99 USD vs. 7.99 USD).
Water Buddy vs The Rusty Longsword — FAQ
- Should I play Water Buddy or The Rusty Longsword first?
- If you want chronology, The Rusty Longsword (2023) came out before Water Buddy (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 Water Buddy and The Rusty Longsword similar?
- They overlap on 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.