Choose Wildermyth
Choose Wildermyth if you want a Strategy experience. On Steam, it's Steam Deck Verified, so handheld play works out of the box. 11,577 Steam reviews back the pick.
Wildermyth vs Shanhe
Wildermyth and Shanhe both land in 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 Indie, RPG on Steam. Wildermyth (2021) is 2 years older than Shanhe (2023). Shanhe is currently ~86% cheaper on Steam than Wildermyth (3.49 USD vs. 24.99 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 Shanhe
Choose Shanhe if you want an Adventure experience. On Steam, it's currently about 86% cheaper on the Steam Store. Shanhe launched in 2023.
Both Wildermyth and Shanhe sit in Indie and RPG on Steam and both list Multi-player, Online Co-op, and LAN 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 |  Shanhe | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2021 | 2023 |
| Genres | Strategy, Indie, RPG | Indie, Adventure, RPG |
| Platforms | Windows, macOS, Linux | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Deck Verified | Deck Playable |
| Price | 24.99 USD | 3.49 USD |
| Steam reviews | 95.2% positive (11,577 reviews) | 7 reviews |
| Multiplayer | Multi-player, Online Co-op, LAN Co-op | Multi-player, Online Co-op, LAN Co-op |
| Developers | Worldwalker Games LLC | INDIECN, SilverBlade |
Side by side
- Both share Indie, RPG on Steam.
- Wildermyth (2021) is 2 years older than Shanhe (2023).
- Shanhe is currently ~86% cheaper on Steam than Wildermyth (3.49 USD vs. 24.99 USD).
- Both support cooperative play.
- Steam Deck: Wildermyth is Deck Verified, Shanhe is Deck Playable.
Wildermyth vs Shanhe — FAQ
- Should I play Wildermyth or Shanhe first?
- If you want chronology, Wildermyth (2021) came out before Shanhe (2023). 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 Shanhe similar?
- They overlap on 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 Shanhe have co-op?
- Yes — both list a co-op category on Steam. Specifics differ: Wildermyth ships Online Co-op, LAN Co-op; Shanhe ships Online Co-op, LAN Co-op.