Choose Psycho Wolf
Choose Psycho Wolf if it's currently about 73% cheaper on the Steam Store. Psycho Wolf launched in 2020.
Psycho Wolf vs Valheim
Psycho Wolf and Valheim both land in Action, Indie, Adventure 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, Indie, Adventure on Steam. Psycho Wolf (2020) is 6 years older than Valheim (2026). Psycho Wolf is currently ~73% cheaper on Steam than Valheim (7.99 USD vs. 29.99 USD). 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 Valheim
Choose Valheim if you want a RPG game with Multi-player, Online Co-op, and DualShock Controller Support. On Steam, it's the newer release (2026) and ships with the modern feature baseline. 552,569 Steam reviews back the pick.
Both Psycho Wolf and Valheim sit in Action, Indie, and Adventure 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
 Psycho Wolf |  Valheim | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2020 | 2026 |
| Genres | Action, Indie, Adventure | Action, Indie, Adventure, RPG |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows, macOS, Linux |
| Steam Deck | Unrated | Deck Verified |
| Price | 7.99 USD | 29.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 6 reviews | 93.8% positive (552,569 reviews) |
| Multiplayer | Single-player only | Multi-player, Online Co-op, Co-op |
| Developers | HYDRAGON | Iron Gate AB |
Side by side
- Both share Action, Indie, Adventure on Steam.
- Psycho Wolf (2020) is 6 years older than Valheim (2026).
- Psycho Wolf is currently ~73% cheaper on Steam than Valheim (7.99 USD vs. 29.99 USD).
- Valheim has co-op; Psycho Wolf does not.
- Valheim is Deck Verified on Steam Deck; Psycho Wolf has no Deck rating yet.
Psycho Wolf vs Valheim — FAQ
- Should I play Psycho Wolf or Valheim first?
- If you want chronology, Psycho Wolf (2020) came out before Valheim (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 Psycho Wolf and Valheim similar?
- They overlap on Action, Indie, Adventure 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 Psycho Wolf have multiplayer like Valheim?
- No. Valheim supports multiplayer on Steam (Multi-player, Online Co-op, Co-op), while Psycho Wolf is listed as single-player only.