Choose Opaline
Choose Opaline if it matches what drew you to this matchup. Opaline launched in 2017.
Opaline vs Wind Child
Opaline 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 Opaline (2017). Wind Child scores higher on Steam reviews (69.1% positive) than Opaline (63.9% 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 Opaline 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
 Opaline |  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 | 63.9% positive (36 reviews) | 69.1% positive (55 reviews) |
| Multiplayer | Single-player only | Single-player only |
| Developers | Warfare Studios | Valkyria Games |
Side by side
- Both share Indie, Adventure, RPG on Steam.
- Wind Child (2016) is 1 year older than Opaline (2017).
- Wind Child scores higher on Steam reviews (69.1% positive) than Opaline (63.9% positive).
- Wind Child is currently ~0% cheaper on Steam than Opaline (9.99 USD vs. 9.99 USD).
Opaline vs Wind Child — FAQ
- Should I play Opaline or Wind Child first?
- If you want chronology, Wind Child (2016) came out before Opaline (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 Opaline 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.