Choose Void Bastards
Choose Void Bastards if it carries the stronger Steam consensus at 87.1% positive across 2,719 reviews.
Void Bastards vs Wild Bastards
Void Bastards and Wild Bastards both land in Action, Strategy 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, Strategy on Steam. Void Bastards (2019) is 5 years older than Wild Bastards (2024). Void Bastards scores higher on Steam reviews (87.1% positive) than Wild Bastards (75.4% 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 Wild Bastards
Choose Wild Bastards if you want an Indie experience. On Steam, it's currently about 83% cheaper on the Steam Store. Wild Bastards launched in 2024.
Both Void Bastards and Wild Bastards sit in Action and Strategy 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
 Void Bastards |  Wild Bastards | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2019 | 2024 |
| Genres | Action, Strategy | Action, Strategy, Indie |
| Platforms | Windows, macOS | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Deck Playable | Deck Verified |
| Price | 29.99 USD | 5.24 USD |
| Steam reviews | 87.1% positive (2,719 reviews) | 75.4% positive (512 reviews) |
| Multiplayer | Single-player only | Single-player only |
| Developers | Blue Manchu | Blue Manchu |
Side by side
- Both share Action, Strategy on Steam.
- Void Bastards (2019) is 5 years older than Wild Bastards (2024).
- Void Bastards scores higher on Steam reviews (87.1% positive) than Wild Bastards (75.4% positive).
- Wild Bastards is currently ~83% cheaper on Steam than Void Bastards (5.24 USD vs. 29.99 USD).
- Steam Deck: Void Bastards is Deck Playable, Wild Bastards is Deck Verified.
Void Bastards vs Wild Bastards — FAQ
- Which is better, Void Bastards or Wild Bastards?
- On Steam reviews Void Bastards scores higher (87.1% positive) than Wild Bastards (75.4% positive). Both have enough reviews to trust the signal, so for players using reviews alone, Void Bastards is the safer pick. Genre fit still matters — check the side-by-side table for the categories each game lands in.
- Should I play Void Bastards or Wild Bastards first?
- If you want chronology, Void Bastards (2019) came out before Wild Bastards (2024). 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 Void Bastards and Wild Bastards similar?
- They overlap on Action, Strategy 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.