Choose Winds of Change
Choose Winds of Change if you want a RPG experience. Winds of Change launched in 2019.
Winds of Change vs Alaris
Winds of Change and Alaris both land in 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 Indie, Adventure on Steam. Winds of Change (2019) is 7 years older than Alaris (2026). Alaris scores higher on Steam reviews (98.4% positive) than Winds of Change (96% 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 Alaris
Choose Alaris if you want a Simulation and Casual game with Custom Volume Controls, Mouse Only Option, and Save Anytime. On Steam, it's currently about 40% cheaper on the Steam Store. Alaris launched in 2026.
Both Winds of Change and Alaris sit in 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
 Winds of Change |  Alaris | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2019 | 2026 |
| Genres | Indie, Adventure, RPG | Indie, Adventure, Simulation, Casual |
| Platforms | Windows, macOS, Linux | Windows, macOS, Linux |
| Steam Deck | Unrated | Deck Playable |
| Price | 19.99 USD | 11.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 96% positive (476 reviews) | 98.4% positive (63 reviews) |
| Multiplayer | Single-player only | Single-player only |
| Developers | Klace | Crescence Studio |
Side by side
- Both share Indie, Adventure on Steam.
- Winds of Change (2019) is 7 years older than Alaris (2026).
- Alaris scores higher on Steam reviews (98.4% positive) than Winds of Change (96% positive).
- Alaris is currently ~40% cheaper on Steam than Winds of Change (11.99 USD vs. 19.99 USD).
- Alaris is Deck Playable on Steam Deck; Winds of Change has no Deck rating yet.
Winds of Change vs Alaris — FAQ
- Should I play Winds of Change or Alaris first?
- If you want chronology, Winds of Change (2019) came out before Alaris (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 Winds of Change and Alaris similar?
- They overlap on 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.