Choose Wayward
Choose Wayward if you want the Online PvP, LAN PvP, and LAN Co-op side of the pairing. On Steam, it's currently about 60% cheaper on the Steam Store. Wayward launched in 2016.
Wayward vs Cross The World
Wayward and Cross The World 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 9 years older than Cross The World (2025). Cross The World scores higher on Steam reviews (100% positive) than Wayward (86.7% 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 Cross The World
Choose Cross The World if you want a Strategy experience. On Steam, it's the newer release (2025) and ships with the modern feature baseline. Cross The World launched in 2025.
Both Wayward and Cross The World sit in Indie, Adventure, and Simulation on Steam and both list Multi-player, Online Co-op, and Adjustable Text Size, 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 |  Cross The World | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2016 | 2025 |
| Genres | Indie, Adventure, Simulation, RPG, Early Access | Strategy, Indie, Adventure, Simulation, RPG, Early Access |
| Platforms | Windows, macOS, Linux | Windows, macOS, Linux |
| Steam Deck | Deck Playable | Unrated |
| Price | 7.99 USD | 19.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 86.7% positive (890 reviews) | 100% positive (12 reviews) |
| Multiplayer | Multi-player, Cross-Platform Multiplayer, Online Co-op | Multi-player, Online Co-op, Co-op |
| Developers | Unlok | Redbeehive Games |
Side by side
- Both share Indie, Adventure, Simulation on Steam.
- Wayward (2016) is 9 years older than Cross The World (2025).
- Cross The World scores higher on Steam reviews (100% positive) than Wayward (86.7% positive).
- Wayward is currently ~60% cheaper on Steam than Cross The World (7.99 USD vs. 19.99 USD).
- Both support cooperative play.
- Wayward is Deck Playable on Steam Deck; Cross The World has no Deck rating yet.
Wayward vs Cross The World — FAQ
- Should I play Wayward or Cross The World first?
- If you want chronology, Wayward (2016) came out before Cross The World (2025). 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 Cross The World 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 Cross The World have co-op?
- Yes — both list a co-op category on Steam. Specifics differ: Wayward ships Online Co-op, LAN Co-op; Cross The World ships Online Co-op, Co-op.
- Does Wayward run on Steam Deck?
- Yes — Wayward is rated Deck Playable by Valve. Cross The World doesn't have a Deck rating yet, so its Deck behaviour is currently unverified.