Choose Wasteland 3
Choose Wasteland 3 if you want the Multi-player, Online Co-op, and Co-op side of the pairing. On Steam, it has co-op, so you can bring a friend. 11,050 Steam reviews back the pick.
Wasteland 3 vs Grimshade
Wasteland 3 and Grimshade 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. Grimshade (2019) is 1 year older than Wasteland 3 (2020). Wasteland 3 scores higher on Steam reviews (85.1% positive) than Grimshade (70.8% 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 Grimshade
Choose Grimshade if you want an Indie and Adventure experience. On Steam, it's currently about 50% cheaper on the Steam Store. Grimshade launched in 2019.
Both Wasteland 3 and Grimshade sit in Strategy and 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 |  Grimshade | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2020 | 2019 |
| Genres | Strategy, RPG | Strategy, Indie, Adventure, RPG |
| Platforms | Windows, macOS, Linux | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Deck Playable | Unrated |
| Price | 39.99 USD | 19.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 85.1% positive (11,050 reviews) | 70.8% positive (24 reviews) |
| Multiplayer | Multi-player, Cross-Platform Multiplayer, Online Co-op | Single-player only |
| Developers | inXile Entertainment | TALEROCK |
Side by side
- Both share Strategy, RPG on Steam.
- Grimshade (2019) is 1 year older than Wasteland 3 (2020).
- Wasteland 3 scores higher on Steam reviews (85.1% positive) than Grimshade (70.8% positive).
- Grimshade is currently ~50% cheaper on Steam than Wasteland 3 (19.99 USD vs. 39.99 USD).
- Wasteland 3 has co-op; Grimshade does not.
- Wasteland 3 is Deck Playable on Steam Deck; Grimshade has no Deck rating yet.
Wasteland 3 vs Grimshade — FAQ
- Should I play Wasteland 3 or Grimshade first?
- If you want chronology, Grimshade (2019) came out before Wasteland 3 (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 Wasteland 3 and Grimshade 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.
- Does Grimshade have multiplayer like Wasteland 3?
- No. Wasteland 3 supports multiplayer on Steam (Multi-player, Cross-Platform Multiplayer, Online Co-op), while Grimshade is listed as single-player only.
- Does Wasteland 3 run on Steam Deck?
- Yes — Wasteland 3 is rated Deck Playable by Valve. Grimshade doesn't have a Deck rating yet, so its Deck behaviour is currently unverified.