Choose Onyx
Choose Onyx if it matches what drew you to this matchup. Onyx launched in 2017.
Onyx vs Wind Child
Onyx and Wind Child 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. Wind Child (2016) is 1 year older than Onyx (2017). Wind Child scores higher on Steam reviews (69.1% positive) than Onyx (60.9% 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 Wind Child
Choose Wind Child if it matches what drew you to this matchup. Wind Child launched in 2016.
Both Onyx and Wind Child sit in Indie, Adventure, 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
 Onyx |  Wind Child | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2017 | 2016 |
| Genres | Indie, Adventure, RPG, Casual | Indie, Adventure, RPG, Casual |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Unrated | Unrated |
| Price | 9.99 USD | 9.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 60.9% positive (23 reviews) | 69.1% positive (55 reviews) |
| Multiplayer | Single-player only | Single-player only |
| Developers | Valkyria Games | Valkyria Games |
Side by side
- Both share Indie, Adventure, RPG on Steam.
- Wind Child (2016) is 1 year older than Onyx (2017).
- Wind Child scores higher on Steam reviews (69.1% positive) than Onyx (60.9% positive).
- Wind Child is currently ~0% cheaper on Steam than Onyx (9.99 USD vs. 9.99 USD).
Onyx vs Wind Child — FAQ
- Should I play Onyx or Wind Child first?
- If you want chronology, Wind Child (2016) came out before Onyx (2017). 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 Onyx and Wind Child 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.