Choose ATLAS
Choose ATLAS if you want a Massively Multiplayer game with MMO, Online PvP, and PvP. 19,956 Steam reviews back the pick.
ATLAS vs Windrose
ATLAS and Windrose both land in Action, 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 Action, Adventure, RPG on Steam. ATLAS (2018) is 8 years older than Windrose (2026). Windrose scores higher on Steam reviews (89.1% 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 Windrose
Choose Windrose if you want the Custom Volume Controls, Stereo Sound, and Playable without Timed Input side of the pairing. On Steam, it carries the stronger Steam consensus at 89.1% positive across 19,600 reviews.
Both ATLAS and Windrose sit in Action, Adventure, and RPG on Steam and both list Multi-player, Online Co-op, and 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
 ATLAS |  Windrose | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2018 | 2026 |
| Genres | Action, Adventure, Massively Multiplayer, RPG, Early Access | Action, Adventure, RPG, Early Access |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Deck Unsupported | Deck Playable |
| Price | 29.99 USD | 29.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 46.9% positive (19,956 reviews) | 89.1% positive (19,600 reviews) |
| Multiplayer | Multi-player, Online Co-op, Co-op | Multi-player, Online Co-op, Co-op |
| Developers | Grapeshot Games, Instinct Games | Kraken Express |
Side by side
- Both share Action, Adventure, RPG on Steam.
- ATLAS (2018) is 8 years older than Windrose (2026).
- Windrose scores higher on Steam reviews (89.1% positive) than ATLAS (46.9% positive).
- Windrose is currently ~0% cheaper on Steam than ATLAS (29.99 USD vs. 29.99 USD).
- Both support cooperative play.
- Steam Deck: ATLAS is Deck Unsupported, Windrose is Deck Playable.
ATLAS vs Windrose — FAQ
- Which is better, ATLAS or Windrose?
- On Steam reviews Windrose scores higher (89.1% positive) than ATLAS (46.9% positive). Both have enough reviews to trust the signal, so for players using reviews alone, Windrose 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 Windrose first?
- If you want chronology, ATLAS (2018) came out before Windrose (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 ATLAS and Windrose similar?
- They overlap on Action, 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.
- Do both ATLAS and Windrose have co-op?
- Yes — both list a co-op category on Steam. Specifics differ: ATLAS ships Online Co-op, Co-op; Windrose ships Online Co-op, Co-op.