Choose Wildermyth
Choose Wildermyth if you want the LAN Co-op side of the pairing. On Steam, it carries the stronger Steam consensus at 95.2% positive across 11,577 reviews.
Wildermyth vs Inkbound
Wildermyth and Inkbound both land in Strategy, Indie, 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, Indie, RPG on Steam. Wildermyth (2021) is 3 years older than Inkbound (2024). Wildermyth scores higher on Steam reviews (95.2% positive) than Inkbound (87.4% 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 Inkbound
Choose Inkbound if you want an Action, Simulation, and Massively Multiplayer game with Camera Comfort, Custom Volume Controls, and Playable without Timed Input. On Steam, it's currently about 64% cheaper on the Steam Store. 2,729 Steam reviews back the pick.
Both Wildermyth and Inkbound sit in Strategy, Indie, 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
 Wildermyth |  Inkbound | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2021 | 2024 |
| Genres | Strategy, Indie, RPG | Action, Strategy, Indie, Simulation, Massively Multiplayer, RPG |
| Platforms | Windows, macOS, Linux | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Deck Verified | Deck Playable |
| Price | 24.99 USD | 8.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 95.2% positive (11,577 reviews) | 87.4% positive (2,729 reviews) |
| Multiplayer | Multi-player, Online Co-op, LAN Co-op | Multi-player, Online Co-op, Co-op |
| Developers | Worldwalker Games LLC | Shiny Shoe |
Side by side
- Both share Strategy, Indie, RPG on Steam.
- Wildermyth (2021) is 3 years older than Inkbound (2024).
- Wildermyth scores higher on Steam reviews (95.2% positive) than Inkbound (87.4% positive).
- Inkbound is currently ~64% cheaper on Steam than Wildermyth (8.99 USD vs. 24.99 USD).
- Both support cooperative play.
- Steam Deck: Wildermyth is Deck Verified, Inkbound is Deck Playable.
Wildermyth vs Inkbound — FAQ
- Which is better, Wildermyth or Inkbound?
- On Steam reviews Wildermyth scores higher (95.2% positive) than Inkbound (87.4% 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 Wildermyth or Inkbound first?
- If you want chronology, Wildermyth (2021) came out before Inkbound (2024). 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 Wildermyth and Inkbound similar?
- They overlap on Strategy, Indie, 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 Wildermyth and Inkbound have co-op?
- Yes — both list a co-op category on Steam. Specifics differ: Wildermyth ships Online Co-op, LAN Co-op; Inkbound ships Online Co-op, Co-op.