Choose Sumire
Choose Sumire if it's Steam Deck Verified, so handheld play works out of the box. Sumire launched in 2021.
Sumire vs Blackthorn Witch
Sumire and Blackthorn Witch both land in Indie, Adventure, Casual 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 Indie, Adventure, Casual on Steam. Sumire (2021) is 3 years older than Blackthorn Witch (2024). Blackthorn Witch is currently ~17% cheaper on Steam than Sumire (4.99 USD vs. 5.99 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 Blackthorn Witch
Choose Blackthorn Witch if it's the newer release (2024) and ships with the modern feature baseline. Blackthorn Witch launched in 2024.
Both Sumire and Blackthorn Witch sit in Indie, Adventure, and Casual 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
 Sumire |  Blackthorn Witch | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2021 | 2024 |
| Genres | Indie, Adventure, Casual | Indie, Adventure, Casual |
| Platforms | Windows, macOS | Windows, macOS, Linux |
| Steam Deck | Deck Verified | Unrated |
| Price | 5.99 USD | 4.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 96% positive (347 reviews) | 8 reviews |
| Multiplayer | Single-player only | Single-player only |
| Developers | GameTomo Team | BDOneArt |
Side by side
- Both share Indie, Adventure, Casual on Steam.
- Sumire (2021) is 3 years older than Blackthorn Witch (2024).
- Blackthorn Witch is currently ~17% cheaper on Steam than Sumire (4.99 USD vs. 5.99 USD).
- Sumire is Deck Verified on Steam Deck; Blackthorn Witch has no Deck rating yet.
Sumire vs Blackthorn Witch — FAQ
- Should I play Sumire or Blackthorn Witch first?
- If you want chronology, Sumire (2021) came out before Blackthorn Witch (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 Sumire and Blackthorn Witch similar?
- They overlap on Indie, Adventure, Casual 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 Sumire run on Steam Deck?
- Yes — Sumire is rated Deck Verified by Valve. Blackthorn Witch doesn't have a Deck rating yet, so its Deck behaviour is currently unverified.