Choose Wayward
Choose Wayward if you want a Simulation game with Online PvP, LAN PvP, and PvP. Wayward launched in 2016.
Wayward vs Epocria
Wayward and Epocria 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. Wayward (2016) is 5 years older than Epocria (2021). Epocria is currently ~38% cheaper on Steam than Wayward (4.99 USD vs. 7.99 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 Epocria
Choose Epocria if you want an Action and Casual experience. On Steam, it's currently about 38% cheaper on the Steam Store. Epocria launched in 2021.
Both Wayward and Epocria sit in Indie, Adventure, and RPG on Steam and both list Multi-player, Online Co-op, and LAN 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
 Wayward |  Epocria | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2016 | 2021 |
| Genres | Indie, Adventure, Simulation, RPG, Early Access | Action, Indie, Adventure, RPG, Casual, Early Access |
| Platforms | Windows, macOS, Linux | Windows, macOS, Linux |
| Steam Deck | Deck Playable | Unrated |
| Price | 7.99 USD | 4.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 86.7% positive (890 reviews) | 4 reviews |
| Multiplayer | Multi-player, Cross-Platform Multiplayer, Online Co-op | Multi-player, Online Co-op, LAN Co-op |
| Developers | Unlok | Status Void Interactive |
Side by side
- Both share Indie, Adventure, RPG on Steam.
- Wayward (2016) is 5 years older than Epocria (2021).
- Epocria is currently ~38% cheaper on Steam than Wayward (4.99 USD vs. 7.99 USD).
- Both support cooperative play.
- Wayward is Deck Playable on Steam Deck; Epocria has no Deck rating yet.
Wayward vs Epocria — FAQ
- Should I play Wayward or Epocria first?
- If you want chronology, Wayward (2016) came out before Epocria (2021). 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 Wayward and Epocria 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 Wayward and Epocria have co-op?
- Yes — both list a co-op category on Steam. Specifics differ: Wayward ships Online Co-op, LAN Co-op; Epocria ships Online Co-op, LAN Co-op.
- Does Wayward run on Steam Deck?
- Yes — Wayward is rated Deck Playable by Valve. Epocria doesn't have a Deck rating yet, so its Deck behaviour is currently unverified.