Choose Chrysalis
Choose Chrysalis if you want an Indie and RPG experience. On Steam, it's Steam Deck Verified, so handheld play works out of the box. Chrysalis launched in 2024.
Chrysalis vs WitchCraft TD
Chrysalis and WitchCraft TD both land in Strategy 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 are Strategy games on Steam. WitchCraft TD (2022) is 2 years older than Chrysalis (2024). Chrysalis scores higher on Steam reviews (85.7% positive) than WitchCraft TD (80.8% 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 WitchCraft TD
Choose WitchCraft TD if it's currently about 50% cheaper on the Steam Store. WitchCraft TD launched in 2022.
Both Chrysalis and WitchCraft TD sit in Strategy 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
 Chrysalis |  WitchCraft TD | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2024 | 2022 |
| Genres | Strategy, Indie, RPG | Strategy |
| Platforms | Windows, macOS, Linux | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Deck Verified | Unrated |
| Price | 9.99 USD | 4.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 85.7% positive (105 reviews) | 80.8% positive (26 reviews) |
| Multiplayer | Single-player only | Single-player only |
| Developers | Metamorph Games | unikotoast |
Side by side
- Both are Strategy games on Steam.
- WitchCraft TD (2022) is 2 years older than Chrysalis (2024).
- Chrysalis scores higher on Steam reviews (85.7% positive) than WitchCraft TD (80.8% positive).
- WitchCraft TD is currently ~50% cheaper on Steam than Chrysalis (4.99 USD vs. 9.99 USD).
- Chrysalis is Deck Verified on Steam Deck; WitchCraft TD has no Deck rating yet.
Chrysalis vs WitchCraft TD — FAQ
- Should I play Chrysalis or WitchCraft TD first?
- If you want chronology, WitchCraft TD (2022) came out before Chrysalis (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 Chrysalis and WitchCraft TD similar?
- They overlap on Strategy 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 Chrysalis run on Steam Deck?
- Yes — Chrysalis is rated Deck Verified by Valve. WitchCraft TD doesn't have a Deck rating yet, so its Deck behaviour is currently unverified.