Choose Weird Wormholes
Choose Weird Wormholes if it's currently about 56% cheaper on the Steam Store. Weird Wormholes launched in 2024.
Weird Wormholes vs Vanguard Galaxy
Weird Wormholes and Vanguard Galaxy 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. Weird Wormholes (2024) is 1 year older than Vanguard Galaxy (2025). Weird Wormholes is currently ~56% cheaper on Steam than Vanguard Galaxy (3.99 USD vs. 8.99 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 Vanguard Galaxy
Choose Vanguard Galaxy if you want a Strategy, Simulation, and Early Access experience. Vanguard Galaxy launched in 2025.
Both Weird Wormholes and Vanguard Galaxy 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
 Weird Wormholes |  Vanguard Galaxy | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2024 | 2025 |
| Genres | Indie, Casual | Strategy, Indie, Simulation, Casual, Early Access |
| Platforms | Windows, Linux | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Deck Playable | Deck Playable |
| Price | 3.99 USD | 8.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 6 reviews | 90.6% positive (329 reviews) |
| Multiplayer | Single-player only | Single-player only |
| Developers | KelpMine | Bat Roost Games |
Side by side
- Both share Indie, Casual on Steam.
- Weird Wormholes (2024) is 1 year older than Vanguard Galaxy (2025).
- Weird Wormholes is currently ~56% cheaper on Steam than Vanguard Galaxy (3.99 USD vs. 8.99 USD).
- Both are Deck Playable.
Weird Wormholes vs Vanguard Galaxy — FAQ
- Should I play Weird Wormholes or Vanguard Galaxy first?
- If you want chronology, Weird Wormholes (2024) came out before Vanguard Galaxy (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 Weird Wormholes and Vanguard Galaxy 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.