Choose Valheim
Choose Valheim if you want an Indie and RPG game with Multi-player, Online Co-op, and DualShock Controller Support. On Steam, it's Steam Deck Verified, so handheld play works out of the box. 552,569 Steam reviews back the pick.
Valheim vs Wanderwilds
Valheim and Wanderwilds both land in Action, 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, Adventure on Steam. Both released in 2026. Valheim has co-op; Wanderwilds does not. 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 Wanderwilds
Choose Wanderwilds if you want the Playable without Timed Input side of the pairing. On Steam, it's a focused single-player run rather than a multiplayer commitment. Wanderwilds launched in 2026.
Both Valheim and Wanderwilds sit in Action and Adventure on Steam and both list Custom Volume Controls, Stereo Sound, and Adjustable Difficulty, 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
 Valheim |  Wanderwilds | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2026 | 2026 |
| Genres | Action, Indie, Adventure, RPG | Action, Adventure |
| Platforms | Windows, macOS, Linux | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Deck Verified | Unrated |
| Price | 29.99 USD | Price unknown |
| Steam reviews | 93.8% positive (552,569 reviews) | — |
| Multiplayer | Multi-player, Online Co-op, Co-op | Single-player only |
| Developers | Iron Gate AB | Super4Games |
Side by side
- Both share Action, Adventure on Steam.
- Both released in 2026.
- Valheim has co-op; Wanderwilds does not.
- Valheim is Deck Verified on Steam Deck; Wanderwilds has no Deck rating yet.
Valheim vs Wanderwilds — FAQ
- Are Valheim and Wanderwilds similar?
- They overlap on Action, 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 Wanderwilds have multiplayer like Valheim?
- No. Valheim supports multiplayer on Steam (Multi-player, Online Co-op, Co-op), while Wanderwilds is listed as single-player only.
- Does Valheim run on Steam Deck?
- Yes — Valheim is rated Deck Verified by Valve. Wanderwilds doesn't have a Deck rating yet, so its Deck behaviour is currently unverified.