Choose ATLAS
Choose ATLAS if you want an Action, Massively Multiplayer, and Early Access game with Multi-player, MMO, and Online PvP. On Steam, it has co-op, so you can bring a friend. 19,956 Steam reviews back the pick.
ATLAS vs Windbound
ATLAS and Windbound both land in Adventure, 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, RPG on Steam. ATLAS (2018) is 2 years older than Windbound (2020). Windbound scores higher on Steam reviews (62.3% positive) than ATLAS (46.9% 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 Windbound
Choose Windbound if you want an Indie experience. On Steam, it carries the stronger Steam consensus at 62.3% positive across 631 reviews.
Both ATLAS and Windbound sit in Adventure 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
 ATLAS |  Windbound | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2018 | 2020 |
| Genres | Action, Adventure, Massively Multiplayer, RPG, Early Access | Indie, Adventure, RPG |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Deck Unsupported | Deck Verified |
| Price | 29.99 USD | 19.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 46.9% positive (19,956 reviews) | 62.3% positive (631 reviews) |
| Multiplayer | Multi-player, Online Co-op, Co-op | Single-player only |
| Developers | Grapeshot Games, Instinct Games | 5 Lives Studios |
Side by side
- Both share Adventure, RPG on Steam.
- ATLAS (2018) is 2 years older than Windbound (2020).
- Windbound scores higher on Steam reviews (62.3% positive) than ATLAS (46.9% positive).
- Windbound is currently ~33% cheaper on Steam than ATLAS (19.99 USD vs. 29.99 USD).
- ATLAS has co-op; Windbound does not.
- Steam Deck: ATLAS is Deck Unsupported, Windbound is Deck Verified.
ATLAS vs Windbound — FAQ
- Which is better, ATLAS or Windbound?
- On Steam reviews Windbound scores higher (62.3% positive) than ATLAS (46.9% positive). Both have enough reviews to trust the signal, so for players using reviews alone, Windbound is the safer pick. Genre fit still matters — check the side-by-side table for the categories each game lands in.
- Should I play ATLAS or Windbound first?
- If you want chronology, ATLAS (2018) came out before Windbound (2020). 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 ATLAS and Windbound similar?
- They overlap on Adventure, 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 Windbound have multiplayer like ATLAS?
- No. ATLAS supports multiplayer on Steam (Multi-player, Online Co-op, Co-op), while Windbound is listed as single-player only.