Choose ZpellCatz
Choose ZpellCatz if you want the Multi-player, Shared/Split Screen, and Shared/Split Screen Co-op side of the pairing. On Steam, it has co-op, so you can bring a friend. ZpellCatz launched in 2024.
ZpellCatz vs Orb Of The Watcher
ZpellCatz and Orb Of The Watcher both land in Indie, Adventure, RPG 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, RPG on Steam. ZpellCatz (2024) is 1 year older than Orb Of The Watcher (2025). Orb Of The Watcher is currently ~35% cheaper on Steam than ZpellCatz (12.99 USD vs. 19.99 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 Orb Of The Watcher
Choose Orb Of The Watcher if you want the HDR available, Color Alternatives, and Camera Comfort side of the pairing. On Steam, it's currently about 35% cheaper on the Steam Store. Orb Of The Watcher launched in 2025.
Both ZpellCatz and Orb Of The Watcher sit in Indie, Adventure, and RPG 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
 ZpellCatz |  Orb Of The Watcher | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2024 | 2025 |
| Genres | Indie, Adventure, RPG | Indie, Adventure, RPG |
| Platforms | Windows, Linux | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Deck Playable | Unrated |
| Price | 19.99 USD | 12.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 6 reviews | 2 reviews |
| Multiplayer | Multi-player, Shared/Split Screen Co-op, Co-op | Single-player only |
| Developers | SimaGames | 40 Pound Tiger Studios |
Side by side
- Both share Indie, Adventure, RPG on Steam.
- ZpellCatz (2024) is 1 year older than Orb Of The Watcher (2025).
- Orb Of The Watcher is currently ~35% cheaper on Steam than ZpellCatz (12.99 USD vs. 19.99 USD).
- ZpellCatz has co-op; Orb Of The Watcher does not.
- ZpellCatz is Deck Playable on Steam Deck; Orb Of The Watcher has no Deck rating yet.
ZpellCatz vs Orb Of The Watcher — FAQ
- Should I play ZpellCatz or Orb Of The Watcher first?
- If you want chronology, ZpellCatz (2024) came out before Orb Of The Watcher (2025). 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 ZpellCatz and Orb Of The Watcher similar?
- They overlap on Indie, Adventure, RPG 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 Orb Of The Watcher have multiplayer like ZpellCatz?
- No. ZpellCatz supports multiplayer on Steam (Multi-player, Shared/Split Screen Co-op, Co-op), while Orb Of The Watcher is listed as single-player only.
- Does ZpellCatz run on Steam Deck?
- Yes — ZpellCatz is rated Deck Playable by Valve. Orb Of The Watcher doesn't have a Deck rating yet, so its Deck behaviour is currently unverified.