Choose Wayward
Choose Wayward if you want a Simulation game with Multi-player, Online PvP, and Online Co-op. On Steam, it carries the stronger Steam consensus at 86.7% positive across 890 reviews.
Wayward vs Soulash 2
Wayward and Soulash 2 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 7 years older than Soulash 2 (2023). Wayward scores higher on Steam reviews (86.7% positive) than Soulash 2 (84.1% 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 Soulash 2
Choose Soulash 2 if you want a Strategy game with Steam Leaderboards. On Steam, it's the newer release (2023) and ships with the modern feature baseline. 1,870 Steam reviews back the pick.
Both Wayward and Soulash 2 sit in Indie, Adventure, and RPG on Steam and both list Adjustable Text Size, Camera Comfort, and Custom Volume Controls, 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 |  Soulash 2 | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2016 | 2023 |
| Genres | Indie, Adventure, Simulation, RPG, Early Access | Strategy, Indie, Adventure, RPG, Early Access |
| Platforms | Windows, macOS, Linux | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Deck Playable | Deck Verified |
| Price | 7.99 USD | 18.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 86.7% positive (890 reviews) | 84.1% positive (1,870 reviews) |
| Multiplayer | Multi-player, Cross-Platform Multiplayer, Online Co-op | Single-player only |
| Developers | Unlok | Artur Smiarowski |
Side by side
- Both share Indie, Adventure, RPG on Steam.
- Wayward (2016) is 7 years older than Soulash 2 (2023).
- Wayward scores higher on Steam reviews (86.7% positive) than Soulash 2 (84.1% positive).
- Wayward is currently ~58% cheaper on Steam than Soulash 2 (7.99 USD vs. 18.99 USD).
- Wayward has co-op; Soulash 2 does not.
- Steam Deck: Wayward is Deck Playable, Soulash 2 is Deck Verified.
Wayward vs Soulash 2 — FAQ
- Which is better, Wayward or Soulash 2?
- On Steam reviews Wayward scores higher (86.7% positive) than Soulash 2 (84.1% positive). Both have enough reviews to trust the signal, so for players using reviews alone, Wayward is the safer pick. Genre fit still matters — check the side-by-side table for the categories each game lands in.
- Should I play Wayward or Soulash 2 first?
- If you want chronology, Wayward (2016) came out before Soulash 2 (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 Soulash 2 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.
- Does Soulash 2 have multiplayer like Wayward?
- No. Wayward supports multiplayer on Steam (Multi-player, Cross-Platform Multiplayer, Online Co-op), while Soulash 2 is listed as single-player only.