Choose Runes of Magic
Choose Runes of Magic if you want an Action and Free To Play game with MMO. On Steam, it's free to play, so the barrier to trying it is zero. Runes of Magic launched in 2018.
Runes of Magic vs WRAITHLIGHT
Runes of Magic and WRAITHLIGHT both land in Adventure, Massively Multiplayer, 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 Adventure, Massively Multiplayer, RPG on Steam. Runes of Magic is free; WRAITHLIGHT is paid (Price unknown). Both support cooperative play. 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 WRAITHLIGHT
Choose WRAITHLIGHT if you want an Indie and Early Access game with Camera Comfort, Custom Volume Controls, and Stereo Sound.
Both Runes of Magic and WRAITHLIGHT sit in Adventure, Massively Multiplayer, and RPG on Steam and both list Multi-player, Online PvP, and Online 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
 Runes of Magic |  WRAITHLIGHT | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2018 | — |
| Genres | Action, Adventure, Massively Multiplayer, RPG, Free To Play | Indie, Adventure, Massively Multiplayer, RPG, Early Access |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Deck Playable | Unrated |
| Price | Free to play | Price unknown |
| Steam reviews | 63.7% positive (617 reviews) | — |
| Multiplayer | Multi-player, Online Co-op, Co-op | Multi-player, Online Co-op, Co-op |
| Developers | Runewaker Entertainment | Netherforge Studios |
Side by side
- Both share Adventure, Massively Multiplayer, RPG on Steam.
- Runes of Magic is free; WRAITHLIGHT is paid (Price unknown).
- Both support cooperative play.
- Runes of Magic is Deck Playable on Steam Deck; WRAITHLIGHT has no Deck rating yet.
Runes of Magic vs WRAITHLIGHT — FAQ
- Are Runes of Magic and WRAITHLIGHT similar?
- They overlap on Adventure, Massively Multiplayer, 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 Runes of Magic and WRAITHLIGHT have co-op?
- Yes — both list a co-op category on Steam. Specifics differ: Runes of Magic ships Online Co-op, Co-op; WRAITHLIGHT ships Online Co-op, Co-op.
- Is Runes of Magic free?
- Yes — Runes of Magic is a free-to-play Steam title. WRAITHLIGHT is paid (Price unknown).
- Does Runes of Magic run on Steam Deck?
- Yes — Runes of Magic is rated Deck Playable by Valve. WRAITHLIGHT doesn't have a Deck rating yet, so its Deck behaviour is currently unverified.