Choose Backgammon Blitz
Choose Backgammon Blitz if you want a Casual experience. On Steam, it's currently about 43% cheaper on the Steam Store. Backgammon Blitz launched in 2015.
Backgammon Blitz vs Wingspan
Backgammon Blitz and Wingspan sit side-by-side in player discussions even though their catalogue tags only partly overlap. 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: Backgammon Blitz (2015) is 5 years older than Wingspan (2020). Wingspan scores higher on Steam reviews (95% positive) than Backgammon Blitz (53.4% positive). Backgammon Blitz is currently ~43% cheaper on Steam than Wingspan (3.99 USD vs. 6.99 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 Wingspan
Choose Wingspan if you want a Strategy and Indie game with Steam Leaderboards, Online PvP, and Shared/Split Screen PvP. On Steam, it carries the stronger Steam consensus at 95% positive across 6,321 reviews.
Both Backgammon Blitz and Wingspan ship Multi-player and Steam Turn Notifications on Steam, so either pick lands close enough that the choice is taste, not category. 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
 Backgammon Blitz |  Wingspan | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2015 | 2020 |
| Genres | Casual | Strategy, Indie |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows, macOS |
| Steam Deck | Unrated | Deck Verified |
| Price | 3.99 USD | 6.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 53.4% positive (146 reviews) | 95% positive (6,321 reviews) |
| Multiplayer | Multi-player | Multi-player, Cross-Platform Multiplayer, Online Co-op |
| Developers | VooFoo Studios | Monster Couch |
Side by side
- Backgammon Blitz (2015) is 5 years older than Wingspan (2020).
- Wingspan scores higher on Steam reviews (95% positive) than Backgammon Blitz (53.4% positive).
- Backgammon Blitz is currently ~43% cheaper on Steam than Wingspan (3.99 USD vs. 6.99 USD).
- Wingspan has co-op; Backgammon Blitz does not.
- Wingspan is Deck Verified on Steam Deck; Backgammon Blitz has no Deck rating yet.
Backgammon Blitz vs Wingspan — FAQ
- Which is better, Backgammon Blitz or Wingspan?
- On Steam reviews Wingspan scores higher (95% positive) than Backgammon Blitz (53.4% positive). Both have enough reviews to trust the signal, so for players using reviews alone, Wingspan is the safer pick. Genre fit still matters — check the side-by-side table for the categories each game lands in.
- Should I play Backgammon Blitz or Wingspan first?
- If you want chronology, Backgammon Blitz (2015) came out before Wingspan (2020). 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.