Choose Bombix
Choose Bombix if you want a RPG experience. On Steam, it's free to play, so the barrier to trying it is zero. Bombix launched in 2018.
Bombix vs Wardudes
Bombix and Wardudes both land in Action, Strategy 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, Strategy on Steam. Bombix (2018) is 4 years older than Wardudes (2022). Bombix is free; Wardudes is paid (14.99 USD). 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 Wardudes
Choose Wardudes if you want an Indie, Casual, and Early Access experience. On Steam, it's the newer release (2022) and ships with the modern feature baseline. Wardudes launched in 2022.
Both Bombix and Wardudes sit in Action and Strategy on Steam and both list Multi-player, Shared/Split Screen, and Online PvP, 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
 Bombix |  Wardudes | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2018 | 2022 |
| Genres | Action, Strategy, RPG | Action, Strategy, Indie, Casual, Early Access |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Unrated | Unrated |
| Price | Free to play | 14.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 56% positive (100 reviews) | 1 reviews |
| Multiplayer | Multi-player, Online Co-op, Shared/Split Screen Co-op | Multi-player, Online Co-op, Shared/Split Screen Co-op |
| Developers | Pragmatix Ltd | Ambitious Games |
Side by side
- Both share Action, Strategy on Steam.
- Bombix (2018) is 4 years older than Wardudes (2022).
- Bombix is free; Wardudes is paid (14.99 USD).
- Both support cooperative play.
Bombix vs Wardudes — FAQ
- Should I play Bombix or Wardudes first?
- If you want chronology, Bombix (2018) came out before Wardudes (2022). 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 Bombix and Wardudes similar?
- They overlap on Action, Strategy 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 Bombix and Wardudes have co-op?
- Yes — both list a co-op category on Steam. Specifics differ: Bombix ships Online Co-op, Shared/Split Screen Co-op; Wardudes ships Online Co-op, Shared/Split Screen Co-op.
- Is Bombix free?
- Yes — Bombix is a free-to-play Steam title. Wardudes is paid (14.99 USD).