Choose Cloudpunk
Choose Cloudpunk if you want an Indie experience. On Steam, it's Steam Deck Verified, so handheld play works out of the box. 7,221 Steam reviews back the pick.
Cloudpunk vs World Tree
Cloudpunk and World Tree both land in Adventure, 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 Adventure, RPG on Steam. Cloudpunk (2020) is 1 year older than World Tree (2021). World Tree is free; Cloudpunk is paid (19.99 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 World Tree
Choose World Tree if you want a Free To Play experience. On Steam, it's free to play, so the barrier to trying it is zero. World Tree launched in 2021.
Both Cloudpunk and World Tree sit in Adventure 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
 Cloudpunk |  World Tree | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2020 | 2021 |
| Genres | Indie, Adventure, RPG | Adventure, RPG, Free To Play |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Deck Verified | Unrated |
| Price | 19.99 USD | Free to play |
| Steam reviews | 86.7% positive (7,221 reviews) | 4 reviews |
| Multiplayer | Single-player only | Single-player only |
| Developers | ION LANDS | Jaron Fund |
Side by side
- Both share Adventure, RPG on Steam.
- Cloudpunk (2020) is 1 year older than World Tree (2021).
- World Tree is free; Cloudpunk is paid (19.99 USD).
- Cloudpunk is Deck Verified on Steam Deck; World Tree has no Deck rating yet.
Cloudpunk vs World Tree — FAQ
- Should I play Cloudpunk or World Tree first?
- If you want chronology, Cloudpunk (2020) came out before World Tree (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 Cloudpunk and World Tree similar?
- They overlap on Adventure, 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.
- Is World Tree free?
- Yes — World Tree is a free-to-play Steam title. Cloudpunk is paid (19.99 USD).
- Does Cloudpunk run on Steam Deck?
- Yes — Cloudpunk is rated Deck Verified by Valve. World Tree doesn't have a Deck rating yet, so its Deck behaviour is currently unverified.