Choose Westard
Choose Westard if it's currently about 25% cheaper on the Steam Store. Westard launched in 2018.
Westard vs Beyond Sandbox
Westard and Beyond Sandbox both land in Action, Indie, Early Access 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, Early Access on Steam. Westard (2018) is 8 years older than Beyond Sandbox (2026). Westard scores higher on Steam reviews (65.3% positive) than Beyond Sandbox (36.4% 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 Beyond Sandbox
Choose Beyond Sandbox if you want an Adventure and Simulation experience. On Steam, it's the newer release (2026) and ships with the modern feature baseline. Beyond Sandbox launched in 2026.
Both Westard and Beyond Sandbox sit in Action, Indie, and Early Access on Steam and both list Multi-player, Online PvP, and Online Co-op, 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
 Westard |  Beyond Sandbox | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2018 | 2026 |
| Genres | Action, Indie, Early Access | Action, Indie, Adventure, Simulation, Early Access |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Unrated | Deck Unsupported |
| Price | 14.99 USD | 19.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 65.3% positive (49 reviews) | 36.4% positive (689 reviews) |
| Multiplayer | Multi-player, Online Co-op, Co-op | Multi-player, Cross-Platform Multiplayer, Online Co-op |
| Developers | SIEIDI Ltd | Atlas XR |
Side by side
- Both share Action, Indie, Early Access on Steam.
- Westard (2018) is 8 years older than Beyond Sandbox (2026).
- Westard scores higher on Steam reviews (65.3% positive) than Beyond Sandbox (36.4% positive).
- Westard is currently ~25% cheaper on Steam than Beyond Sandbox (14.99 USD vs. 19.99 USD).
- Both support cooperative play.
- Beyond Sandbox is Deck Unsupported on Steam Deck; Westard has no Deck rating yet.
Westard vs Beyond Sandbox — FAQ
- Should I play Westard or Beyond Sandbox first?
- If you want chronology, Westard (2018) came out before Beyond Sandbox (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 Westard and Beyond Sandbox similar?
- They overlap on Action, Indie, Early Access 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.
- Do both Westard and Beyond Sandbox have co-op?
- Yes — both list a co-op category on Steam. Specifics differ: Westard ships Online Co-op, Co-op; Beyond Sandbox ships Online Co-op, Co-op.