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 The Elementalist
World to the West and The Elementalist 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 2 years older than The Elementalist (2019). The Elementalist is currently ~67% cheaper on Steam than World to the West (4.99 USD vs. 14.99 USD). 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 Elementalist
Choose The Elementalist if it's currently about 67% cheaper on the Steam Store. The Elementalist launched in 2019.
Both World to the West and The Elementalist 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 |  The Elementalist | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2017 | 2019 |
| Genres | Action, Indie, Adventure, RPG | Action, Indie, Adventure, RPG |
| Platforms | Windows, macOS, Linux | Windows, macOS, Linux |
| Steam Deck | Deck Playable | Unrated |
| Price | 14.99 USD | 4.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 72.5% positive (80 reviews) | 7 reviews |
| Multiplayer | Single-player only | Single-player only |
| Developers | Rain Games | Zack Radick |
Side by side
- Both share Action, Indie, Adventure on Steam.
- World to the West (2017) is 2 years older than The Elementalist (2019).
- The Elementalist is currently ~67% cheaper on Steam than World to the West (4.99 USD vs. 14.99 USD).
- World to the West is Deck Playable on Steam Deck; The Elementalist has no Deck rating yet.
World to the West vs The Elementalist — FAQ
- Should I play World to the West or The Elementalist first?
- If you want chronology, World to the West (2017) came out before The Elementalist (2019). 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 The Elementalist 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. The Elementalist doesn't have a Deck rating yet, so its Deck behaviour is currently unverified.