Choose Goliath
Choose Goliath if it's currently about 52% cheaper on the Steam Store. Goliath launched in 2016.
Goliath vs The Wild Eight
Goliath and The Wild Eight 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. Goliath (2016) is 3 years older than The Wild Eight (2019). The Wild Eight scores higher on Steam reviews (68.9% positive) than Goliath (52.2% 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 Wild Eight
Choose The Wild Eight if you want a Simulation game with Multi-player, Online Co-op, and Co-op. On Steam, it's the newer release (2019) and ships with the modern feature baseline. 1,784 Steam reviews back the pick.
Both Goliath and The Wild Eight 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
 Goliath |  The Wild Eight | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2016 | 2019 |
| Genres | Action, Indie, Adventure, RPG | Action, Indie, Adventure, Simulation, RPG |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Unrated | Deck Playable |
| Price | 11.99 USD | 24.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 52.2% positive (69 reviews) | 68.9% positive (1,784 reviews) |
| Multiplayer | Single-player only | Multi-player, Online Co-op, Co-op |
| Developers | Whalebox Studio | Eight Points |
Side by side
- Both share Action, Indie, Adventure on Steam.
- Goliath (2016) is 3 years older than The Wild Eight (2019).
- The Wild Eight scores higher on Steam reviews (68.9% positive) than Goliath (52.2% positive).
- Goliath is currently ~52% cheaper on Steam than The Wild Eight (11.99 USD vs. 24.99 USD).
- The Wild Eight has co-op; Goliath does not.
- The Wild Eight is Deck Playable on Steam Deck; Goliath has no Deck rating yet.
Goliath vs The Wild Eight — FAQ
- Should I play Goliath or The Wild Eight first?
- If you want chronology, Goliath (2016) came out before The Wild Eight (2019). 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 Goliath and The Wild Eight 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 Goliath have multiplayer like The Wild Eight?
- No. The Wild Eight supports multiplayer on Steam (Multi-player, Online Co-op, Co-op), while Goliath is listed as single-player only.