Choose The Witch of Fern Island
Choose The Witch of Fern Island if it's Steam Deck Verified, so handheld play works out of the box. The Witch of Fern Island launched in 2024.
The Witch of Fern Island vs Wind Story
The Witch of Fern Island and Wind Story both land in Indie, Adventure, Simulation 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, Simulation on Steam. The Witch of Fern Island (2024) is 1 year older than Wind Story (2025). Wind Story is currently ~52% cheaper on Steam than The Witch of Fern Island (11.99 USD vs. 24.99 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 Wind Story
Choose Wind Story if it's currently about 52% cheaper on the Steam Store. Wind Story launched in 2025.
Both The Witch of Fern Island and Wind Story sit in Indie, Adventure, and Simulation 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
 The Witch of Fern Island |  Wind Story | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2024 | 2025 |
| Genres | Indie, Adventure, Simulation, RPG, Casual | Indie, Adventure, Simulation, RPG, Casual |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Deck Verified | Unrated |
| Price | 24.99 USD | 11.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 68% positive (462 reviews) | 2 reviews |
| Multiplayer | Single-player only | Single-player only |
| Developers | Enjoy Studio S.A. | BluSped Studio |
Side by side
- Both share Indie, Adventure, Simulation on Steam.
- The Witch of Fern Island (2024) is 1 year older than Wind Story (2025).
- Wind Story is currently ~52% cheaper on Steam than The Witch of Fern Island (11.99 USD vs. 24.99 USD).
- The Witch of Fern Island is Deck Verified on Steam Deck; Wind Story has no Deck rating yet.
The Witch of Fern Island vs Wind Story — FAQ
- Should I play The Witch of Fern Island or Wind Story first?
- If you want chronology, The Witch of Fern Island (2024) came out before Wind Story (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 The Witch of Fern Island and Wind Story similar?
- They overlap on Indie, Adventure, Simulation 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 The Witch of Fern Island run on Steam Deck?
- Yes — The Witch of Fern Island is rated Deck Verified by Valve. Wind Story doesn't have a Deck rating yet, so its Deck behaviour is currently unverified.