Choose Wildermyth
Choose Wildermyth if you want a Strategy game with Multi-player, Online Co-op, and LAN Co-op. On Steam, it's Steam Deck Verified, so handheld play works out of the box. 11,577 Steam reviews back the pick.
Wildermyth vs Empire Chronicles
Wildermyth and Empire Chronicles 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 Empire Chronicles (2023). Wildermyth scores higher on Steam reviews (95.2% positive) than Empire Chronicles (91.7% 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 Empire Chronicles
Choose Empire Chronicles if you want an Adventure experience. On Steam, it's currently about 40% cheaper on the Steam Store. Empire Chronicles launched in 2023.
Both Wildermyth and Empire Chronicles sit in Indie 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
 Wildermyth |  Empire Chronicles | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2021 | 2023 |
| Genres | Strategy, Indie, RPG | Indie, Adventure, RPG |
| Platforms | Windows, macOS, Linux | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Deck Verified | Unrated |
| Price | 24.99 USD | 14.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 95.2% positive (11,577 reviews) | 91.7% positive (24 reviews) |
| Multiplayer | Multi-player, Online Co-op, LAN Co-op | Single-player only |
| Developers | Worldwalker Games LLC | Cris Litvin, Hoang Le |
Side by side
- Both share Indie, RPG on Steam.
- Wildermyth (2021) is 2 years older than Empire Chronicles (2023).
- Wildermyth scores higher on Steam reviews (95.2% positive) than Empire Chronicles (91.7% positive).
- Empire Chronicles is currently ~40% cheaper on Steam than Wildermyth (14.99 USD vs. 24.99 USD).
- Wildermyth has co-op; Empire Chronicles does not.
- Wildermyth is Deck Verified on Steam Deck; Empire Chronicles has no Deck rating yet.
Wildermyth vs Empire Chronicles — FAQ
- Should I play Wildermyth or Empire Chronicles first?
- If you want chronology, Wildermyth (2021) came out before Empire Chronicles (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 Empire Chronicles 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.
- Does Empire Chronicles have multiplayer like Wildermyth?
- No. Wildermyth supports multiplayer on Steam (Multi-player, Online Co-op, LAN Co-op), while Empire Chronicles is listed as single-player only.
- Does Wildermyth run on Steam Deck?
- Yes — Wildermyth is rated Deck Verified by Valve. Empire Chronicles doesn't have a Deck rating yet, so its Deck behaviour is currently unverified.