Choose Cursed Gem
Choose Cursed Gem if you want the Steam Leaderboards side of the pairing. On Steam, it's free to play, so the barrier to trying it is zero. Cursed Gem launched in 2020.
Cursed Gem vs Pocket Witch
Cursed Gem and Pocket Witch 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. Cursed Gem (2020) is 2 years older than Pocket Witch (2022). Pocket Witch scores higher on Steam reviews (95.8% positive) than Cursed Gem (90% 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 Pocket Witch
Choose Pocket Witch if it matches what drew you to this matchup. Pocket Witch launched in 2022.
Both Cursed Gem and Pocket Witch 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
 Cursed Gem |  Pocket Witch | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2020 | 2022 |
| Genres | Action, Indie, Adventure, Casual | Action, Indie, Adventure, Casual |
| Platforms | Windows, macOS, Linux | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Unrated | Unrated |
| Price | Free to play | 1.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 90% positive (40 reviews) | 95.8% positive (24 reviews) |
| Multiplayer | Single-player only | Single-player only |
| Developers | AikonCWD | Naoka Studio, Pufferfish Digital |
Side by side
- Both share Action, Indie, Adventure on Steam.
- Cursed Gem (2020) is 2 years older than Pocket Witch (2022).
- Pocket Witch scores higher on Steam reviews (95.8% positive) than Cursed Gem (90% positive).
- Cursed Gem is free; Pocket Witch is paid (1.99 USD).
Cursed Gem vs Pocket Witch — FAQ
- Should I play Cursed Gem or Pocket Witch first?
- If you want chronology, Cursed Gem (2020) came out before Pocket Witch (2022). 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 Cursed Gem and Pocket Witch 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.
- Is Cursed Gem free?
- Yes — Cursed Gem is a free-to-play Steam title. Pocket Witch is paid (1.99 USD).