Choose Oafmatch
Choose Oafmatch if you want a Casual experience. On Steam, it's currently about 76% cheaper on the Steam Store. Oafmatch launched in 2017.
Oafmatch vs Wildermyth
Oafmatch and Wildermyth both land in Indie, RPG 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 Indie, RPG on Steam. Oafmatch (2017) is 4 years older than Wildermyth (2021). Wildermyth scores higher on Steam reviews (95.2% positive) than Oafmatch (81.3% 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 Wildermyth
Choose Wildermyth if you want a Strategy game with Multi-player, Online Co-op, and LAN Co-op. On Steam, it's the newer release (2021) and ships with the modern feature baseline. 11,577 Steam reviews back the pick.
Both Oafmatch and Wildermyth sit in Indie and RPG 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
 Oafmatch |  Wildermyth | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2017 | 2021 |
| Genres | Indie, RPG, Casual | Strategy, Indie, RPG |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows, macOS, Linux |
| Steam Deck | Deck Playable | Deck Verified |
| Price | 5.99 USD | 24.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 81.3% positive (48 reviews) | 95.2% positive (11,577 reviews) |
| Multiplayer | Single-player only | Multi-player, Online Co-op, LAN Co-op |
| Developers | NCR Games | Worldwalker Games LLC |
Side by side
- Both share Indie, RPG on Steam.
- Oafmatch (2017) is 4 years older than Wildermyth (2021).
- Wildermyth scores higher on Steam reviews (95.2% positive) than Oafmatch (81.3% positive).
- Oafmatch is currently ~76% cheaper on Steam than Wildermyth (5.99 USD vs. 24.99 USD).
- Wildermyth has co-op; Oafmatch does not.
- Steam Deck: Oafmatch is Deck Playable, Wildermyth is Deck Verified.
Oafmatch vs Wildermyth — FAQ
- Should I play Oafmatch or Wildermyth first?
- If you want chronology, Oafmatch (2017) came out before Wildermyth (2021). 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 Oafmatch and Wildermyth similar?
- They overlap on Indie, RPG 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 Oafmatch have multiplayer like Wildermyth?
- No. Wildermyth supports multiplayer on Steam (Multi-player, Online Co-op, LAN Co-op), while Oafmatch is listed as single-player only.