Choose Wildermyth
Choose Wildermyth if you want the Multi-player, Online Co-op, and 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 Outcast Tales
Wildermyth and Outcast Tales 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 Outcast Tales (2024). Wildermyth has co-op; Outcast Tales does not. 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 Outcast Tales
Choose Outcast Tales if you want an Adventure experience. On Steam, it's the newer release (2024) and ships with the modern feature baseline. Outcast Tales launched in 2024.
Both Wildermyth and Outcast Tales sit in Strategy, 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 |  Outcast Tales | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2021 | 2024 |
| Genres | Strategy, Indie, RPG | Strategy, Indie, Adventure, RPG |
| Platforms | Windows, macOS, Linux | Windows, macOS, Linux |
| Steam Deck | Deck Verified | Unrated |
| Price | 24.99 USD | Price unknown |
| Steam reviews | 95.2% positive (11,577 reviews) | — |
| Multiplayer | Multi-player, Online Co-op, LAN Co-op | Single-player only |
| Developers | Worldwalker Games LLC | Hardlane Studio |
Side by side
- Both share Strategy, Indie, RPG on Steam.
- Wildermyth (2021) is 3 years older than Outcast Tales (2024).
- Wildermyth has co-op; Outcast Tales does not.
- Wildermyth is Deck Verified on Steam Deck; Outcast Tales has no Deck rating yet.
Wildermyth vs Outcast Tales — FAQ
- Should I play Wildermyth or Outcast Tales first?
- If you want chronology, Wildermyth (2021) came out before Outcast Tales (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 Outcast Tales 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.
- Does Outcast Tales have multiplayer like Wildermyth?
- No. Wildermyth supports multiplayer on Steam (Multi-player, Online Co-op, LAN Co-op), while Outcast Tales is listed as single-player only.
- Does Wildermyth run on Steam Deck?
- Yes — Wildermyth is rated Deck Verified by Valve. Outcast Tales doesn't have a Deck rating yet, so its Deck behaviour is currently unverified.