Choose Backgammon
Choose Backgammon if you want a Simulation and Casual game with Shared/Split Screen. Backgammon launched in 2017.
Backgammon vs Wingspan
Backgammon and Wingspan both land in Strategy, Indie 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 Strategy, Indie on Steam. Backgammon (2017) is 3 years older than Wingspan (2020). Wingspan scores higher on Steam reviews (95% positive) than Backgammon (40% 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 Wingspan
Choose Wingspan if you want the Steam Leaderboards, Steam Turn Notifications, and Online PvP side of the pairing. On Steam, it's currently about 72% cheaper on the Steam Store. 6,321 Steam reviews back the pick.
Both Backgammon and Wingspan sit in Strategy and Indie on Steam and both list Multi-player, Shared/Split Screen PvP, and 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
 Backgammon |  Wingspan | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2017 | 2020 |
| Genres | Strategy, Indie, Simulation, Casual | Strategy, Indie |
| Platforms | Windows, macOS, Linux | Windows, macOS |
| Steam Deck | Unrated | Deck Verified |
| Price | 24.99 USD | 6.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 40% positive (15 reviews) | 95% positive (6,321 reviews) |
| Multiplayer | Multi-player | Multi-player, Cross-Platform Multiplayer, Online Co-op |
| Developers | baKno Games | Monster Couch |
Side by side
- Both share Strategy, Indie on Steam.
- Backgammon (2017) is 3 years older than Wingspan (2020).
- Wingspan scores higher on Steam reviews (95% positive) than Backgammon (40% positive).
- Wingspan is currently ~72% cheaper on Steam than Backgammon (6.99 USD vs. 24.99 USD).
- Wingspan has co-op; Backgammon does not.
- Wingspan is Deck Verified on Steam Deck; Backgammon has no Deck rating yet.
Backgammon vs Wingspan — FAQ
- Should I play Backgammon or Wingspan first?
- If you want chronology, Backgammon (2017) came out before Wingspan (2020). 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 Backgammon and Wingspan similar?
- They overlap on Strategy, Indie 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.