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Book of Shadows vs Celestwald Adventure

Book of Shadows and Celestwald Adventure 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. Book of Shadows (2020) is 4 years older than Celestwald Adventure (2024). Celestwald Adventure is currently ~75% cheaper on Steam than Book of Shadows (0.99 USD vs. 3.99 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 Book of Shadows

Choose Book of Shadows if you want an Action experience. Book of Shadows launched in 2020.

Choose Celestwald Adventure

Choose Celestwald Adventure if it's currently about 75% cheaper on the Steam Store. Celestwald Adventure launched in 2024.

Both Book of Shadows and Celestwald Adventure 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

Book of Shadows vs Celestwald Adventure — Steam metadata comparison
Book of Shadows — Steam game coverBook of ShadowsCelestwald Adventure — Steam game coverCelestwald Adventure
Released20202024
GenresAction, Indie, Adventure, CasualIndie, Adventure, Casual
PlatformsWindowsWindows, macOS, Linux
Steam DeckUnratedUnrated
Price3.99 USD0.99 USD
Steam reviews70% positive (30 reviews)1 reviews
MultiplayerSingle-player onlySingle-player only
DevelopersEnoopsAnnemu Games

Side by side

Book of Shadows vs Celestwald Adventure — FAQ

Should I play Book of Shadows or Celestwald Adventure first?
If you want chronology, Book of Shadows (2020) came out before Celestwald Adventure (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 Book of Shadows and Celestwald Adventure 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.
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