Choose Project Myriad
Choose Project Myriad if it's free to play, so the barrier to trying it is zero. Project Myriad launched in 2018.
Project Myriad vs Wend
Project Myriad and Wend both land in Strategy, Indie 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 on Steam. Project Myriad (2018) is 8 years older than Wend (2026). Project Myriad is free; Wend is paid (Price unknown). 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 Wend
Choose Wend if you want the Multi-player, Online PvP, and Online Co-op side of the pairing. On Steam, it's the newer release (2026) and ships with the modern feature baseline. Wend launched in 2026.
Both Project Myriad and Wend sit in Strategy and Indie 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
 Project Myriad |  Wend | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2018 | 2026 |
| Genres | Strategy, Indie | Strategy, Indie |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows, macOS |
| Steam Deck | Deck Playable | Unrated |
| Price | Free to play | Price unknown |
| Steam reviews | 78.6% positive (14 reviews) | — |
| Multiplayer | Single-player only | Multi-player, Online Co-op, Co-op |
| Developers | RoninGameDev | 248 Studios |
Side by side
- Both share Strategy, Indie on Steam.
- Project Myriad (2018) is 8 years older than Wend (2026).
- Project Myriad is free; Wend is paid (Price unknown).
- Wend has co-op; Project Myriad does not.
- Project Myriad is Deck Playable on Steam Deck; Wend has no Deck rating yet.
Project Myriad vs Wend — FAQ
- Should I play Project Myriad or Wend first?
- If you want chronology, Project Myriad (2018) came out before Wend (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 Project Myriad and Wend similar?
- They overlap on Strategy, Indie 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 Project Myriad have multiplayer like Wend?
- No. Wend supports multiplayer on Steam (Multi-player, Online Co-op, Co-op), while Project Myriad is listed as single-player only.
- Is Project Myriad free?
- Yes — Project Myriad is a free-to-play Steam title. Wend is paid (Price unknown).
- Does Project Myriad run on Steam Deck?
- Yes — Project Myriad is rated Deck Playable by Valve. Wend doesn't have a Deck rating yet, so its Deck behaviour is currently unverified.