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 Heroes of the Underworld
Wildermyth and Heroes of the Underworld 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 6 years older than Heroes of the Underworld (2027). Wildermyth has co-op; Heroes of the Underworld 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 Heroes of the Underworld
Choose Heroes of the Underworld if it's the newer release (2027) and ships with the modern feature baseline. Heroes of the Underworld launched in 2027.
Both Wildermyth and Heroes of the Underworld 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 |  Heroes of the Underworld | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2021 | 2027 |
| Genres | Strategy, Indie, RPG | Indie, 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 | Rap2h |
Side by side
- Both share Indie, RPG on Steam.
- Wildermyth (2021) is 6 years older than Heroes of the Underworld (2027).
- Wildermyth has co-op; Heroes of the Underworld does not.
- Wildermyth is Deck Verified on Steam Deck; Heroes of the Underworld has no Deck rating yet.
Wildermyth vs Heroes of the Underworld — FAQ
- Should I play Wildermyth or Heroes of the Underworld first?
- If you want chronology, Wildermyth (2021) came out before Heroes of the Underworld (2027). 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 Heroes of the Underworld 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 Heroes of the Underworld have multiplayer like Wildermyth?
- No. Wildermyth supports multiplayer on Steam (Multi-player, Online Co-op, LAN Co-op), while Heroes of the Underworld is listed as single-player only.
- Does Wildermyth run on Steam Deck?
- Yes — Wildermyth is rated Deck Verified by Valve. Heroes of the Underworld doesn't have a Deck rating yet, so its Deck behaviour is currently unverified.