Choose Wildermyth
Choose Wildermyth if you want the LAN Co-op side of the pairing. On Steam, it's Steam Deck Verified, so handheld play works out of the box. 11,577 Steam reviews back the pick.
Wildermyth vs AETHERIS
Wildermyth and AETHERIS 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 2 years older than AETHERIS (2023). Wildermyth scores higher on Steam reviews (95.2% positive) than AETHERIS (77.9% 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 AETHERIS
Choose AETHERIS if you want an Adventure experience. On Steam, it's currently about 80% cheaper on the Steam Store. AETHERIS launched in 2023.
Both Wildermyth and AETHERIS 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 |  AETHERIS | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2021 | 2023 |
| Genres | Strategy, Indie, RPG | Strategy, Indie, Adventure, RPG |
| Platforms | Windows, macOS, Linux | Windows, macOS |
| Steam Deck | Deck Verified | Unrated |
| Price | 24.99 USD | 4.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 95.2% positive (11,577 reviews) | 77.9% positive (86 reviews) |
| Multiplayer | Multi-player, Online Co-op, LAN Co-op | Multi-player, Online Co-op, Co-op |
| Developers | Worldwalker Games LLC | WILD WITS |
Side by side
- Both share Strategy, Indie, RPG on Steam.
- Wildermyth (2021) is 2 years older than AETHERIS (2023).
- Wildermyth scores higher on Steam reviews (95.2% positive) than AETHERIS (77.9% positive).
- AETHERIS is currently ~80% cheaper on Steam than Wildermyth (4.99 USD vs. 24.99 USD).
- Both support cooperative play.
- Wildermyth is Deck Verified on Steam Deck; AETHERIS has no Deck rating yet.
Wildermyth vs AETHERIS — FAQ
- Should I play Wildermyth or AETHERIS first?
- If you want chronology, Wildermyth (2021) came out before AETHERIS (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 AETHERIS 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 AETHERIS have co-op?
- Yes — both list a co-op category on Steam. Specifics differ: Wildermyth ships Online Co-op, LAN Co-op; AETHERIS ships Online Co-op, Co-op.
- Does Wildermyth run on Steam Deck?
- Yes — Wildermyth is rated Deck Verified by Valve. AETHERIS doesn't have a Deck rating yet, so its Deck behaviour is currently unverified.