Choose Wayward
Choose Wayward if you want the Adjustable Text Size, Subtitle Options, and Camera Comfort side of the pairing. On Steam, it's currently about 47% cheaper on the Steam Store. Wayward launched in 2016.
Wayward vs Vagabond
Wayward and Vagabond both land in Indie, Adventure, Simulation 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, Simulation on Steam. Wayward (2016) is 7 years older than Vagabond (2023). Wayward scores higher on Steam reviews (86.7% positive) than Vagabond (69.7% 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 Vagabond
Choose Vagabond if you want an Action and Casual experience. On Steam, it's the newer release (2023) and ships with the modern feature baseline. Vagabond launched in 2023.
Both Wayward and Vagabond sit in Indie, Adventure, and Simulation on Steam and both list Multi-player, Online PvP, and Online 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 |  Vagabond | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2016 | 2023 |
| Genres | Indie, Adventure, Simulation, RPG, Early Access | Action, Indie, Adventure, Simulation, RPG, Casual, Early Access |
| Platforms | Windows, macOS, Linux | Windows, Linux |
| Steam Deck | Deck Playable | Deck Playable |
| Price | 7.99 USD | 14.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 86.7% positive (890 reviews) | 69.7% positive (66 reviews) |
| Multiplayer | Multi-player, Cross-Platform Multiplayer, Online Co-op | Multi-player, Online Co-op, LAN Co-op |
| Developers | Unlok | Pierre Vigier |
Side by side
- Both share Indie, Adventure, Simulation on Steam.
- Wayward (2016) is 7 years older than Vagabond (2023).
- Wayward scores higher on Steam reviews (86.7% positive) than Vagabond (69.7% positive).
- Wayward is currently ~47% cheaper on Steam than Vagabond (7.99 USD vs. 14.99 USD).
- Both support cooperative play.
- Both are Deck Playable.
Wayward vs Vagabond — FAQ
- Should I play Wayward or Vagabond first?
- If you want chronology, Wayward (2016) came out before Vagabond (2023). 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 Vagabond similar?
- They overlap on Indie, Adventure, Simulation 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 Vagabond have co-op?
- Yes — both list a co-op category on Steam. Specifics differ: Wayward ships Online Co-op, LAN Co-op; Vagabond ships Online Co-op, LAN Co-op.