Choose WazHack
Choose WazHack if you want an Action game with Multi-player, Steam Leaderboards, and Online PvP. On Steam, it has co-op, so you can bring a friend. WazHack launched in 2014.
WazHack vs Netherguild
WazHack and Netherguild both land in Strategy, Indie, RPG 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 Strategy, Indie, RPG on Steam. WazHack (2014) is 9 years older than Netherguild (2023). Netherguild scores higher on Steam reviews (94.5% positive) than WazHack (89.8% 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 Netherguild
Choose Netherguild if you want an Early Access game with Adjustable Text Size, Camera Comfort, and Custom Volume Controls. On Steam, it's the newer release (2023) and ships with the modern feature baseline. Netherguild launched in 2023.
Both WazHack and Netherguild sit in Strategy, Indie, and RPG 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
 WazHack |  Netherguild | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2014 | 2023 |
| Genres | Action, Strategy, Indie, RPG | Strategy, Indie, RPG, Early Access |
| Platforms | Windows, macOS, Linux | Windows, Linux |
| Steam Deck | Unrated | Deck Playable |
| Price | 9.99 USD | 9.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 89.8% positive (509 reviews) | 94.5% positive (55 reviews) |
| Multiplayer | Multi-player, Cross-Platform Multiplayer, Online Co-op | Single-player only |
| Developers | Waz | David Vinokurov |
Side by side
- Both share Strategy, Indie, RPG on Steam.
- WazHack (2014) is 9 years older than Netherguild (2023).
- Netherguild scores higher on Steam reviews (94.5% positive) than WazHack (89.8% positive).
- Netherguild is currently ~0% cheaper on Steam than WazHack (9.99 USD vs. 9.99 USD).
- WazHack has co-op; Netherguild does not.
- Netherguild is Deck Playable on Steam Deck; WazHack has no Deck rating yet.
WazHack vs Netherguild — FAQ
- Should I play WazHack or Netherguild first?
- If you want chronology, WazHack (2014) came out before Netherguild (2023). 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 WazHack and Netherguild similar?
- They overlap on Strategy, Indie, RPG 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 Netherguild have multiplayer like WazHack?
- No. WazHack supports multiplayer on Steam (Multi-player, Cross-Platform Multiplayer, Online Co-op), while Netherguild is listed as single-player only.