Choose Wasteland 3
Choose Wasteland 3 if it matches what drew you to this matchup. 11,050 Steam reviews back the pick.
Wasteland 3 vs Wildermyth
Wasteland 3 and Wildermyth both land in Strategy, 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 share Strategy, RPG on Steam. Wasteland 3 (2020) is 1 year older than Wildermyth (2021). Wildermyth scores higher on Steam reviews (95.2% positive) than Wasteland 3 (85.1% 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 Wildermyth
Choose Wildermyth if you want an Indie game with LAN Co-op. On Steam, it carries the stronger Steam consensus at 95.2% positive across 11,577 reviews.
Both Wasteland 3 and Wildermyth sit in Strategy and RPG on Steam and both list Multi-player, Online Co-op, and Co-op, 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 |  Wildermyth | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2020 | 2021 |
| Genres | Strategy, RPG | Strategy, Indie, RPG |
| Platforms | Windows, macOS, Linux | Windows, macOS, Linux |
| Steam Deck | Deck Playable | Deck Verified |
| Price | 39.99 USD | 24.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 85.1% positive (11,050 reviews) | 95.2% positive (11,577 reviews) |
| Multiplayer | Multi-player, Cross-Platform Multiplayer, Online Co-op | Multi-player, Online Co-op, LAN Co-op |
| Developers | inXile Entertainment | Worldwalker Games LLC |
Side by side
- Both share Strategy, RPG on Steam.
- Wasteland 3 (2020) is 1 year older than Wildermyth (2021).
- Wildermyth scores higher on Steam reviews (95.2% positive) than Wasteland 3 (85.1% positive).
- Wildermyth is currently ~38% cheaper on Steam than Wasteland 3 (24.99 USD vs. 39.99 USD).
- Both support cooperative play.
- Steam Deck: Wasteland 3 is Deck Playable, Wildermyth is Deck Verified.
Wasteland 3 vs Wildermyth — FAQ
- Which is better, Wasteland 3 or Wildermyth?
- On Steam reviews Wildermyth scores higher (95.2% positive) than Wasteland 3 (85.1% positive). Both have enough reviews to trust the signal, so for players using reviews alone, Wildermyth is the safer pick. Genre fit still matters — check the side-by-side table for the categories each game lands in.
- Should I play Wasteland 3 or Wildermyth first?
- If you want chronology, Wasteland 3 (2020) came out before Wildermyth (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 Wildermyth similar?
- They overlap on Strategy, 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.
- Do both Wasteland 3 and Wildermyth have co-op?
- Yes — both list a co-op category on Steam. Specifics differ: Wasteland 3 ships Online Co-op, Co-op; Wildermyth ships Online Co-op, LAN Co-op.