Choose Wurm Unlimited
Choose Wurm Unlimited if it matches what drew you to this matchup. 1,457 Steam reviews back the pick.
Wurm Unlimited vs In Next Life
Wurm Unlimited and In Next Life both land in Indie, Adventure, 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 Indie, Adventure, RPG on Steam. Wurm Unlimited (2015) is 11 years older than In Next Life (2026). In Next Life scores higher on Steam reviews (81.3% positive) than Wurm Unlimited (71% 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 In Next Life
Choose In Next Life if you want a Simulation and Free To Play game with Online Co-op. On Steam, it's free to play, so the barrier to trying it is zero. In Next Life launched in 2026.
Both Wurm Unlimited and In Next Life sit in Indie, Adventure, and RPG on Steam and both list Multi-player, MMO, and Co-op, 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
 Wurm Unlimited |  In Next Life | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2015 | 2026 |
| Genres | Indie, Adventure, RPG | Indie, Adventure, Simulation, RPG, Free To Play |
| Platforms | Windows, Linux | Windows, macOS |
| Steam Deck | Deck Unsupported | Deck Playable |
| Price | 29.99 USD | Free to play |
| Steam reviews | 71% positive (1,457 reviews) | 81.3% positive (48 reviews) |
| Multiplayer | Multi-player, Co-op | Multi-player, Cross-Platform Multiplayer, Online Co-op |
| Developers | Code Club AB | Dual Decade |
Side by side
- Both share Indie, Adventure, RPG on Steam.
- Wurm Unlimited (2015) is 11 years older than In Next Life (2026).
- In Next Life scores higher on Steam reviews (81.3% positive) than Wurm Unlimited (71% positive).
- In Next Life is free; Wurm Unlimited is paid (29.99 USD).
- Both support cooperative play.
- Steam Deck: Wurm Unlimited is Deck Unsupported, In Next Life is Deck Playable.
Wurm Unlimited vs In Next Life — FAQ
- Should I play Wurm Unlimited or In Next Life first?
- If you want chronology, Wurm Unlimited (2015) came out before In Next Life (2026). 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 Wurm Unlimited and In Next Life similar?
- They overlap on Indie, Adventure, 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.
- Do both Wurm Unlimited and In Next Life have co-op?
- Yes — both list a co-op category on Steam. Specifics differ: Wurm Unlimited ships Co-op; In Next Life ships Online Co-op, Co-op.
- Is In Next Life free?
- Yes — In Next Life is a free-to-play Steam title. Wurm Unlimited is paid (29.99 USD).