Choose Wildermyth
Choose Wildermyth if you want a Strategy and Indie 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 Metamancer
Wildermyth and Metamancer both land in 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 are RPG games on Steam. Wildermyth (2021) is 5 years older than Metamancer (2026). Metamancer scores higher on Steam reviews (100% positive) than Wildermyth (95.2% 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 Metamancer
Choose Metamancer if you want an Action game with DualShock Controller Support. On Steam, it's currently about 40% cheaper on the Steam Store. Metamancer launched in 2026.
Both Wildermyth and Metamancer sit in 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 |  Metamancer | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2021 | 2026 |
| Genres | Strategy, Indie, RPG | Action, 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) | 100% positive (13 reviews) |
| Multiplayer | Multi-player, Online Co-op, LAN Co-op | Single-player only |
| Developers | Worldwalker Games LLC | Colter Grant Robinson |
Side by side
- Both are RPG games on Steam.
- Wildermyth (2021) is 5 years older than Metamancer (2026).
- Metamancer scores higher on Steam reviews (100% positive) than Wildermyth (95.2% positive).
- Metamancer is currently ~40% cheaper on Steam than Wildermyth (14.99 USD vs. 24.99 USD).
- Wildermyth has co-op; Metamancer does not.
- Wildermyth is Deck Verified on Steam Deck; Metamancer has no Deck rating yet.
Wildermyth vs Metamancer — FAQ
- Should I play Wildermyth or Metamancer first?
- If you want chronology, Wildermyth (2021) came out before Metamancer (2026). 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 Metamancer similar?
- They overlap on 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 Metamancer have multiplayer like Wildermyth?
- No. Wildermyth supports multiplayer on Steam (Multi-player, Online Co-op, LAN Co-op), while Metamancer is listed as single-player only.
- Does Wildermyth run on Steam Deck?
- Yes — Wildermyth is rated Deck Verified by Valve. Metamancer doesn't have a Deck rating yet, so its Deck behaviour is currently unverified.