Choose Wraith
Choose Wraith if it's currently about 33% cheaper on the Steam Store. Wraith launched in 2017.
Wraith vs Diary of Defender
Wraith and Diary of Defender both land in Action, Violent, Gore 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, Violent, Gore on Steam. Wraith (2017) is 1 year older than Diary of Defender (2018). Wraith is currently ~33% cheaper on Steam than Diary of Defender (9.99 USD vs. 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 Diary of Defender
Choose Diary of Defender if you want an Indie, Adventure, and Simulation experience. Diary of Defender launched in 2018.
Both Wraith and Diary of Defender sit in Action, Violent, and Gore on Steam and both list Tracked Controller Support and VR Only, 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
 Wraith |  Diary of Defender | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2017 | 2018 |
| Genres | Action, Violent, Gore | Action, Indie, Adventure, Simulation, Early Access, Violent, Gore |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Unrated | Unrated |
| Price | 9.99 USD | 14.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 2 reviews | — |
| Multiplayer | Single-player only | Single-player only |
| Developers | Sinn Studio Inc. | 5th VR |
Side by side
- Both share Action, Violent, Gore on Steam.
- Wraith (2017) is 1 year older than Diary of Defender (2018).
- Wraith is currently ~33% cheaper on Steam than Diary of Defender (9.99 USD vs. 14.99 USD).
Wraith vs Diary of Defender — FAQ
- Should I play Wraith or Diary of Defender first?
- If you want chronology, Wraith (2017) came out before Diary of Defender (2018). 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 Wraith and Diary of Defender similar?
- They overlap on Action, Violent, Gore 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.