Choose Catan Universe
Choose Catan Universe if you want a Casual experience. On Steam, it's free to play, so the barrier to trying it is zero. 11,369 Steam reviews back the pick.
Catan Universe vs Wingspan
Catan Universe and Wingspan both land in Strategy 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 are Strategy games on Steam. Catan Universe (2017) is 3 years older than Wingspan (2020). Wingspan scores higher on Steam reviews (95% positive) than Catan Universe (46.7% 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 Wingspan
Choose Wingspan if you want an Indie game with Steam Leaderboards, Steam Turn Notifications, and Shared/Split Screen PvP. On Steam, it carries the stronger Steam consensus at 95% positive across 6,321 reviews.
Both Catan Universe and Wingspan sit in Strategy on Steam and both list Multi-player, Online PvP, and PvP, 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
 Catan Universe |  Wingspan | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2017 | 2020 |
| Genres | Strategy, Casual | Strategy, Indie |
| Platforms | Windows, macOS | Windows, macOS |
| Steam Deck | Deck Playable | Deck Verified |
| Price | Free to play | 9.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 46.7% positive (11,369 reviews) | 95% positive (6,321 reviews) |
| Multiplayer | Multi-player, Cross-Platform Multiplayer | Multi-player, Cross-Platform Multiplayer, Online Co-op |
| Developers | Client/Frontend: Endava / Backend: SuperNimbus | Monster Couch |
Side by side
- Both are Strategy games on Steam.
- Catan Universe (2017) is 3 years older than Wingspan (2020).
- Wingspan scores higher on Steam reviews (95% positive) than Catan Universe (46.7% positive).
- Catan Universe is free; Wingspan is paid (9.99 USD).
- Wingspan has co-op; Catan Universe does not.
- Steam Deck: Catan Universe is Deck Playable, Wingspan is Deck Verified.
Catan Universe vs Wingspan — FAQ
- Which is better, Catan Universe or Wingspan?
- On Steam reviews Wingspan scores higher (95% positive) than Catan Universe (46.7% positive). Both have enough reviews to trust the signal, so for players using reviews alone, Wingspan is the safer pick. Genre fit still matters — check the side-by-side table for the categories each game lands in.
- Should I play Catan Universe or Wingspan first?
- If you want chronology, Catan Universe (2017) came out before Wingspan (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 Catan Universe and Wingspan similar?
- They overlap on Strategy 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.
- Is Catan Universe free?
- Yes — Catan Universe is a free-to-play Steam title. Wingspan is paid (9.99 USD).