Choose 古剑奇谭(GuJian)
Choose 古剑奇谭(GuJian) if it's currently about 36% cheaper on the Steam Store. 古剑奇谭(GuJian) launched in 2017.
古剑奇谭(GuJian) vs Wandering Sword
古剑奇谭(GuJian) and Wandering Sword both land in 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 are RPG games on Steam. 古剑奇谭(GuJian) (2017) is 6 years older than Wandering Sword (2023). Wandering Sword scores higher on Steam reviews (95.6% positive) than 古剑奇谭(GuJian) (79.1% 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 Wandering Sword
Choose Wandering Sword if you want a Strategy, Indie, and Adventure experience. On Steam, it carries the stronger Steam consensus at 95.6% positive across 2,231 reviews.
Both 古剑奇谭(GuJian) and Wandering Sword sit in 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
 古剑奇谭(GuJian) |  Wandering Sword | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2017 | 2023 |
| Genres | RPG | Strategy, Indie, Adventure, RPG |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Deck Playable | Deck Playable |
| Price | 11.99 USD | 18.74 USD |
| Steam reviews | 79.1% positive (110 reviews) | 95.6% positive (2,231 reviews) |
| Multiplayer | Single-player only | Single-player only |
| Developers | 上海烛龙信息科技有限公司, Aurogon Shanghai | The Swordman Studio |
Side by side
- Both are RPG games on Steam.
- 古剑奇谭(GuJian) (2017) is 6 years older than Wandering Sword (2023).
- Wandering Sword scores higher on Steam reviews (95.6% positive) than 古剑奇谭(GuJian) (79.1% positive).
- 古剑奇谭(GuJian) is currently ~36% cheaper on Steam than Wandering Sword (11.99 USD vs. 18.74 USD).
- Both are Deck Playable.
古剑奇谭(GuJian) vs Wandering Sword — FAQ
- Which is better, 古剑奇谭(GuJian) or Wandering Sword?
- On Steam reviews Wandering Sword scores higher (95.6% positive) than 古剑奇谭(GuJian) (79.1% positive). Both have enough reviews to trust the signal, so for players using reviews alone, Wandering Sword is the safer pick. Genre fit still matters — check the side-by-side table for the categories each game lands in.
- Should I play 古剑奇谭(GuJian) or Wandering Sword first?
- If you want chronology, 古剑奇谭(GuJian) (2017) came out before Wandering Sword (2023). 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 古剑奇谭(GuJian) and Wandering Sword similar?
- They overlap on 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.