Choose Wayward
Choose Wayward if you want a Simulation and Early Access 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 Realms of Magic
Wayward and Realms of Magic 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 6 years older than Realms of Magic (2022). Wayward scores higher on Steam reviews (86.7% positive) than Realms of Magic (79.5% 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 Realms of Magic
Choose Realms of Magic if you want an Action experience. On Steam, it's the newer release (2022) and ships with the modern feature baseline. Realms of Magic launched in 2022.
Both Wayward and Realms of Magic sit in Indie, Adventure, and RPG on Steam and both list Custom Volume Controls, Stereo Sound, and Surround Sound, 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 |  Realms of Magic | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2016 | 2022 |
| Genres | Indie, Adventure, Simulation, RPG, Early Access | Action, Indie, Adventure, RPG |
| Platforms | Windows, macOS, Linux | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Deck Playable | Deck Playable |
| Price | 7.99 USD | 19.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 86.7% positive (890 reviews) | 79.5% positive (738 reviews) |
| Multiplayer | Multi-player, Cross-Platform Multiplayer, Online Co-op | Single-player only |
| Developers | Unlok | Polished Games |
Side by side
- Both share Indie, Adventure, RPG on Steam.
- Wayward (2016) is 6 years older than Realms of Magic (2022).
- Wayward scores higher on Steam reviews (86.7% positive) than Realms of Magic (79.5% positive).
- Wayward is currently ~60% cheaper on Steam than Realms of Magic (7.99 USD vs. 19.99 USD).
- Wayward has co-op; Realms of Magic does not.
- Both are Deck Playable.
Wayward vs Realms of Magic — FAQ
- Which is better, Wayward or Realms of Magic?
- On Steam reviews Wayward scores higher (86.7% positive) than Realms of Magic (79.5% 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 Realms of Magic first?
- If you want chronology, Wayward (2016) came out before Realms of Magic (2022). 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 Realms of Magic 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 Realms of Magic have multiplayer like Wayward?
- No. Wayward supports multiplayer on Steam (Multi-player, Cross-Platform Multiplayer, Online Co-op), while Realms of Magic is listed as single-player only.