Choose Wells
Choose Wells if it's currently about 75% cheaper on the Steam Store. Wells launched in 2017.
Wells vs Chronicles of the Wolf
Wells and Chronicles of the Wolf both land in Action, 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 share Action, Indie on Steam. Wells (2017) is 8 years older than Chronicles of the Wolf (2025). Chronicles of the Wolf scores higher on Steam reviews (86.5% positive) than Wells (70% 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 Chronicles of the Wolf
Choose Chronicles of the Wolf if you want an Adventure experience. On Steam, it's the newer release (2025) and ships with the modern feature baseline. Chronicles of the Wolf launched in 2025.
Both Wells and Chronicles of the Wolf sit in Action and Indie on Steam, 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
 Wells |  Chronicles of the Wolf | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2017 | 2025 |
| Genres | Action, Indie | Action, Indie, Adventure |
| Platforms | Windows, macOS | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Unrated | Deck Playable |
| Price | 4.99 USD | 19.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 70% positive (30 reviews) | 86.5% positive (207 reviews) |
| Multiplayer | Single-player only | Single-player only |
| Developers | Tower Up Studios | Migami Games |
Side by side
- Both share Action, Indie on Steam.
- Wells (2017) is 8 years older than Chronicles of the Wolf (2025).
- Chronicles of the Wolf scores higher on Steam reviews (86.5% positive) than Wells (70% positive).
- Wells is currently ~75% cheaper on Steam than Chronicles of the Wolf (4.99 USD vs. 19.99 USD).
- Chronicles of the Wolf is Deck Playable on Steam Deck; Wells has no Deck rating yet.
Wells vs Chronicles of the Wolf — FAQ
- Should I play Wells or Chronicles of the Wolf first?
- If you want chronology, Wells (2017) came out before Chronicles of the Wolf (2025). 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 Wells and Chronicles of the Wolf similar?
- They overlap on Action, 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.