Choose Windlands 2
Choose Windlands 2 if it's currently about 20% cheaper on the Steam Store. Windlands 2 launched in 2018.
Windlands 2 vs SURV1V3
Windlands 2 and SURV1V3 both land in Action, Indie, Adventure 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, Indie, Adventure on Steam. Windlands 2 (2018) is 3 years older than SURV1V3 (2021). SURV1V3 scores higher on Steam reviews (82.5% positive) than Windlands 2 (79.4% 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 SURV1V3
Choose SURV1V3 if you want a Simulation experience. On Steam, it carries the stronger Steam consensus at 82.5% positive across 1,203 reviews.
Both Windlands 2 and SURV1V3 sit in Action, Indie, and Adventure on Steam and both list Multi-player, Steam Leaderboards, and Online Co-op, 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
 Windlands 2 |  SURV1V3 | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2018 | 2021 |
| Genres | Action, Indie, Adventure | Action, Indie, Adventure, Simulation |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Deck Unsupported | Deck Unsupported |
| Price | 19.99 USD | 24.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 79.4% positive (311 reviews) | 82.5% positive (1,203 reviews) |
| Multiplayer | Multi-player, Online Co-op, Co-op | Multi-player, Cross-Platform Multiplayer, Online Co-op |
| Developers | Psytec Games Ltd | Candymakers |
Side by side
- Both share Action, Indie, Adventure on Steam.
- Windlands 2 (2018) is 3 years older than SURV1V3 (2021).
- SURV1V3 scores higher on Steam reviews (82.5% positive) than Windlands 2 (79.4% positive).
- Windlands 2 is currently ~20% cheaper on Steam than SURV1V3 (19.99 USD vs. 24.99 USD).
- Both support cooperative play.
- Both are Deck Unsupported.
Windlands 2 vs SURV1V3 — FAQ
- Which is better, Windlands 2 or SURV1V3?
- On Steam reviews SURV1V3 scores higher (82.5% positive) than Windlands 2 (79.4% positive). Both have enough reviews to trust the signal, so for players using reviews alone, SURV1V3 is the safer pick. Genre fit still matters — check the side-by-side table for the categories each game lands in.
- Should I play Windlands 2 or SURV1V3 first?
- If you want chronology, Windlands 2 (2018) came out before SURV1V3 (2021). 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 Windlands 2 and SURV1V3 similar?
- They overlap on Action, Indie, Adventure 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 Windlands 2 and SURV1V3 have co-op?
- Yes — both list a co-op category on Steam. Specifics differ: Windlands 2 ships Online Co-op, Co-op; SURV1V3 ships Online Co-op, Co-op.