Choose Wasteland 3
Choose Wasteland 3 if you want a Strategy game with Multi-player, Online Co-op, and Co-op. On Steam, it has co-op, so you can bring a friend. 11,050 Steam reviews back the pick.
Wasteland 3 vs Paladin Dream
Wasteland 3 and Paladin Dream both land in RPG 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 are RPG games on Steam. Wasteland 3 (2020) is 1 year older than Paladin Dream (2021). Paladin Dream is currently ~88% cheaper on Steam than Wasteland 3 (4.99 USD vs. 39.99 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 Paladin Dream
Choose Paladin Dream if you want an Indie and Adventure experience. On Steam, it's currently about 88% cheaper on the Steam Store. Paladin Dream launched in 2021.
Both Wasteland 3 and Paladin Dream sit in RPG 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
 Wasteland 3 |  Paladin Dream | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2020 | 2021 |
| Genres | Strategy, RPG | Indie, Adventure, RPG |
| Platforms | Windows, macOS, Linux | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Deck Playable | Unrated |
| Price | 39.99 USD | 4.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 85.1% positive (11,050 reviews) | 5 reviews |
| Multiplayer | Multi-player, Cross-Platform Multiplayer, Online Co-op | Single-player only |
| Developers | inXile Entertainment | HitherYon Games |
Side by side
- Both are RPG games on Steam.
- Wasteland 3 (2020) is 1 year older than Paladin Dream (2021).
- Paladin Dream is currently ~88% cheaper on Steam than Wasteland 3 (4.99 USD vs. 39.99 USD).
- Wasteland 3 has co-op; Paladin Dream does not.
- Wasteland 3 is Deck Playable on Steam Deck; Paladin Dream has no Deck rating yet.
Wasteland 3 vs Paladin Dream — FAQ
- Should I play Wasteland 3 or Paladin Dream first?
- If you want chronology, Wasteland 3 (2020) came out before Paladin Dream (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 Wasteland 3 and Paladin Dream similar?
- They overlap on RPG 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 Paladin Dream have multiplayer like Wasteland 3?
- No. Wasteland 3 supports multiplayer on Steam (Multi-player, Cross-Platform Multiplayer, Online Co-op), while Paladin Dream is listed as single-player only.
- Does Wasteland 3 run on Steam Deck?
- Yes — Wasteland 3 is rated Deck Playable by Valve. Paladin Dream doesn't have a Deck rating yet, so its Deck behaviour is currently unverified.