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The Black Death vs Wild Terra 2: New Lands

The Black Death and Wild Terra 2: New Lands both land in Action, 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 Action, RPG on Steam. The Black Death (2016) is 6 years older than Wild Terra 2: New Lands (2022). Wild Terra 2: New Lands scores higher on Steam reviews (62.4% positive) than The Black Death (53.3% 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 The Black Death

Choose The Black Death if you want an Adventure and Early Access experience. The Black Death launched in 2016.

Choose Wild Terra 2: New Lands

Choose Wild Terra 2: New Lands if you want an Indie and Massively Multiplayer game with MMO, Online Co-op, and Co-op. On Steam, it carries the stronger Steam consensus at 62.4% positive across 428 reviews.

Both The Black Death and Wild Terra 2: New Lands sit in Action and RPG on Steam and both list Multi-player, Online PvP, and PvP, 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

The Black Death vs Wild Terra 2: New Lands — Steam metadata comparison
The Black Death — Steam game coverThe Black DeathWild Terra 2: New Lands — Steam game coverWild Terra 2: New Lands
Released20162022
GenresAction, Adventure, RPG, Early AccessAction, Indie, Massively Multiplayer, RPG
PlatformsWindowsWindows
Steam DeckUnratedDeck Playable
PricePrice unknown39.99 USD
Steam reviews53.3% positive (806 reviews)62.4% positive (428 reviews)
MultiplayerMulti-playerMulti-player, Online Co-op, Co-op
DevelopersSyrin Studios, Small Impact GamesJuvty Worlds

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The Black Death vs Wild Terra 2: New Lands — FAQ

Which is better, The Black Death or Wild Terra 2: New Lands?
On Steam reviews Wild Terra 2: New Lands scores higher (62.4% positive) than The Black Death (53.3% positive). Both have enough reviews to trust the signal, so for players using reviews alone, Wild Terra 2: New Lands is the safer pick. Genre fit still matters — check the side-by-side table for the categories each game lands in.
Should I play The Black Death or Wild Terra 2: New Lands first?
If you want chronology, The Black Death (2016) came out before Wild Terra 2: New Lands (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 The Black Death and Wild Terra 2: New Lands similar?
They overlap on Action, 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.
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