Choose HordeZ
Choose HordeZ if you want an Action game with Steam Leaderboards, Online PvP, and Shared/Split Screen PvP. HordeZ launched in 2016.
HordeZ vs Waltz of the Wizard (Legacy demo)
HordeZ and Waltz of the Wizard (Legacy demo) both land in Indie 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 are Indie games on Steam. Both released in 2016. Waltz of the Wizard (Legacy demo) scores higher on Steam reviews (96.6% positive) than HordeZ (84.6% 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 Waltz of the Wizard (Legacy demo)
Choose Waltz of the Wizard (Legacy demo) if you want an Adventure and Simulation experience. On Steam, it carries the stronger Steam consensus at 96.6% positive across 1,108 reviews.
Both HordeZ and Waltz of the Wizard (Legacy demo) sit in Indie on Steam and both list Multi-player, Shared/Split Screen Co-op, and Tracked Controller Support, 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
 HordeZ |  Waltz of the Wizard (Legacy demo) | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2016 | 2016 |
| Genres | Action, Indie | Indie, Adventure, Simulation |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Unrated | Deck Unsupported |
| Price | 3.39 USD | Free to play |
| Steam reviews | 84.6% positive (286 reviews) | 96.6% positive (1,108 reviews) |
| Multiplayer | Multi-player, Online Co-op, Shared/Split Screen Co-op | Multi-player, Shared/Split Screen Co-op, Co-op |
| Developers | Zenz VR | Aldin Dynamics |
Side by side
- Both are Indie games on Steam.
- Both released in 2016.
- Waltz of the Wizard (Legacy demo) scores higher on Steam reviews (96.6% positive) than HordeZ (84.6% positive).
- Waltz of the Wizard (Legacy demo) is free; HordeZ is paid (3.39 USD).
- Both support cooperative play.
- Waltz of the Wizard (Legacy demo) is Deck Unsupported on Steam Deck; HordeZ has no Deck rating yet.
HordeZ vs Waltz of the Wizard (Legacy demo) — FAQ
- Which is better, HordeZ or Waltz of the Wizard (Legacy demo)?
- On Steam reviews Waltz of the Wizard (Legacy demo) scores higher (96.6% positive) than HordeZ (84.6% positive). Both have enough reviews to trust the signal, so for players using reviews alone, Waltz of the Wizard (Legacy demo) is the safer pick. Genre fit still matters — check the side-by-side table for the categories each game lands in.
- Are HordeZ and Waltz of the Wizard (Legacy demo) similar?
- They overlap on Indie 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 HordeZ and Waltz of the Wizard (Legacy demo) have co-op?
- Yes — both list a co-op category on Steam. Specifics differ: HordeZ ships Online Co-op, Shared/Split Screen Co-op; Waltz of the Wizard (Legacy demo) ships Shared/Split Screen Co-op, Co-op.
- Is Waltz of the Wizard (Legacy demo) free?
- Yes — Waltz of the Wizard (Legacy demo) is a free-to-play Steam title. HordeZ is paid (3.39 USD).