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Octogeddon vs West-Ward

Octogeddon and West-Ward both land in Strategy, Indie, Casual 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 Strategy, Indie, Casual on Steam. Octogeddon (2018) is 2 years older than West-Ward (2020). West-Ward is currently ~55% cheaper on Steam than Octogeddon (3.99 USD vs. 8.88 USD). No login or purchase needed — scroll for the full table, the verdict FAQ, and links to ranked similar games for both titles.

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Octogeddon vs West-Ward — Steam metadata comparison
Octogeddon — Steam game coverOctogeddonWest-Ward — Steam game coverWest-Ward
Released20182020
GenresAction, Strategy, Indie, CasualStrategy, Indie, Casual
PlatformsWindowsWindows, Linux
Steam DeckDeck VerifiedUnrated
Price8.88 USD3.99 USD
Steam reviews92.2% positive (796 reviews)
MultiplayerSingle-player onlySingle-player only
DevelopersAll Yes GoodAlex Romauld

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Octogeddon vs West-Ward — FAQ

Should I play Octogeddon or West-Ward first?
If you want chronology, Octogeddon (2018) came out before West-Ward (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.
Are Octogeddon and West-Ward similar?
They overlap on Strategy, Indie, Casual 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 Octogeddon run on Steam Deck?
Yes — Octogeddon is rated Deck Verified by Valve. West-Ward doesn't have a Deck rating yet, so its Deck behaviour is currently unverified.