Choose World to the West
Choose World to the West if it matches what drew you to this matchup. World to the West launched in 2017.
World to the West vs An Automaton's Journey
World to the West and An Automaton's Journey 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. World to the West (2017) is 9 years older than An Automaton's Journey (2026). An Automaton's Journey scores higher on Steam reviews (85.3% positive) than World to the West (72.5% 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 An Automaton's Journey
Choose An Automaton's Journey if you want the Custom Volume Controls, Playable without Timed Input, and Save Anytime side of the pairing. On Steam, it's currently about 52% cheaper on the Steam Store. An Automaton's Journey launched in 2026.
Both World to the West and An Automaton's Journey sit in Action, Indie, and Adventure 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
 World to the West |  An Automaton's Journey | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2017 | 2026 |
| Genres | Action, Indie, Adventure, RPG | Action, Indie, Adventure, RPG |
| Platforms | Windows, macOS, Linux | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Deck Playable | Unrated |
| Price | 14.99 USD | 7.19 USD |
| Steam reviews | 72.5% positive (80 reviews) | 85.3% positive (34 reviews) |
| Multiplayer | Single-player only | Single-player only |
| Developers | Rain Games | Xyros Games |
Side by side
- Both share Action, Indie, Adventure on Steam.
- World to the West (2017) is 9 years older than An Automaton's Journey (2026).
- An Automaton's Journey scores higher on Steam reviews (85.3% positive) than World to the West (72.5% positive).
- An Automaton's Journey is currently ~52% cheaper on Steam than World to the West (7.19 USD vs. 14.99 USD).
- World to the West is Deck Playable on Steam Deck; An Automaton's Journey has no Deck rating yet.
World to the West vs An Automaton's Journey — FAQ
- Should I play World to the West or An Automaton's Journey first?
- If you want chronology, World to the West (2017) came out before An Automaton's Journey (2026). 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 World to the West and An Automaton's Journey 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.
- Does World to the West run on Steam Deck?
- Yes — World to the West is rated Deck Playable by Valve. An Automaton's Journey doesn't have a Deck rating yet, so its Deck behaviour is currently unverified.