Choose Cat Quest
Choose Cat Quest if it's Steam Deck Verified, so handheld play works out of the box. 3,491 Steam reviews back the pick.
Cat Quest vs Wizardry Squared
Cat Quest and Wizardry Squared 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. Cat Quest (2017) is 4 years older than Wizardry Squared (2021). Wizardry Squared scores higher on Steam reviews (100% positive) than Cat Quest (95% 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 Wizardry Squared
Choose Wizardry Squared if you want the Multi-player, Shared/Split Screen, and Shared/Split Screen PvP side of the pairing. On Steam, it's currently about 69% cheaper on the Steam Store. Wizardry Squared launched in 2021.
Both Cat Quest and Wizardry Squared 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
 Cat Quest |  Wizardry Squared | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2017 | 2021 |
| Genres | Action, Indie, Adventure, RPG, Casual | Action, Indie, Adventure, RPG, Casual |
| Platforms | Windows, macOS | Windows, Linux |
| Steam Deck | Deck Verified | Unrated |
| Price | 3.24 USD | 0.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 95% positive (3,491 reviews) | 100% positive (10 reviews) |
| Multiplayer | Single-player only | Multi-player, Shared/Split Screen Co-op, Co-op |
| Developers | The Gentlebros | Annonymous |
Side by side
- Both share Action, Indie, Adventure on Steam.
- Cat Quest (2017) is 4 years older than Wizardry Squared (2021).
- Wizardry Squared scores higher on Steam reviews (100% positive) than Cat Quest (95% positive).
- Wizardry Squared is currently ~69% cheaper on Steam than Cat Quest (0.99 USD vs. 3.24 USD).
- Wizardry Squared has co-op; Cat Quest does not.
- Cat Quest is Deck Verified on Steam Deck; Wizardry Squared has no Deck rating yet.
Cat Quest vs Wizardry Squared — FAQ
- Should I play Cat Quest or Wizardry Squared first?
- If you want chronology, Cat Quest (2017) came out before Wizardry Squared (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 Cat Quest and Wizardry Squared 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 Cat Quest have multiplayer like Wizardry Squared?
- No. Wizardry Squared supports multiplayer on Steam (Multi-player, Shared/Split Screen Co-op, Co-op), while Cat Quest is listed as single-player only.
- Does Cat Quest run on Steam Deck?
- Yes — Cat Quest is rated Deck Verified by Valve. Wizardry Squared doesn't have a Deck rating yet, so its Deck behaviour is currently unverified.