Choose Wildstrive
Choose Wildstrive if you want a Simulation and Early Access experience. On Steam, it's currently about 20% cheaper on the Steam Store. Wildstrive launched in 2023.
Wildstrive vs The Rake
Wildstrive and The Rake 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. Wildstrive (2023) is 1 year older than The Rake (2024). The Rake scores higher on Steam reviews (60% positive) than Wildstrive (38.9% 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 The Rake
Choose The Rake if you want a Free To Play and Casual game with Custom Volume Controls, Stereo Sound, and Surround Sound. The Rake launched in 2024.
Both Wildstrive and The Rake 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
 Wildstrive |  The Rake | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2023 | 2024 |
| Genres | Action, Indie, Adventure, Simulation, Early Access | Action, Indie, Adventure, Free To Play, Casual |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Deck Playable | Unrated |
| Price | 7.99 USD | 9.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 38.9% positive (18 reviews) | 60% positive (25 reviews) |
| Multiplayer | Single-player only | Single-player only |
| Developers | MonsterGaze | Kanoleiro |
Side by side
- Both share Action, Indie, Adventure on Steam.
- Wildstrive (2023) is 1 year older than The Rake (2024).
- The Rake scores higher on Steam reviews (60% positive) than Wildstrive (38.9% positive).
- Wildstrive is currently ~20% cheaper on Steam than The Rake (7.99 USD vs. 9.99 USD).
- Wildstrive is Deck Playable on Steam Deck; The Rake has no Deck rating yet.
Wildstrive vs The Rake — FAQ
- Should I play Wildstrive or The Rake first?
- If you want chronology, Wildstrive (2023) came out before The Rake (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 Wildstrive and The Rake 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 Wildstrive run on Steam Deck?
- Yes — Wildstrive is rated Deck Playable by Valve. The Rake doesn't have a Deck rating yet, so its Deck behaviour is currently unverified.