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Psi Studios' Anima vs Wizard's watch

Psi Studios' Anima and Wizard's watch both land in Action, Adventure 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 Action, Adventure on Steam. Psi Studios' Anima (2021) is 2 years older than Wizard's watch (2023). Wizard's watch is free; Psi Studios' Anima is paid (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 Psi Studios' Anima

Choose Psi Studios' Anima if it's a focused single-player run rather than a multiplayer commitment. Psi Studios' Anima launched in 2021.

Choose Wizard's watch

Choose Wizard's watch if you want an Indie and Casual game with Multi-player, Online Co-op, and Co-op. On Steam, it's free to play, so the barrier to trying it is zero. Wizard's watch launched in 2023.

Both Psi Studios' Anima and Wizard's watch sit in Action and Adventure 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

Psi Studios' Anima vs Wizard's watch — Steam metadata comparison
Psi Studios' Anima — Steam game coverPsi Studios' AnimaWizard's watch — Steam game coverWizard's watch
Released20212023
GenresAction, AdventureAction, Indie, Adventure, Casual
PlatformsWindowsWindows
Steam DeckUnratedDeck Unsupported
Price19.99 USDFree to play
Steam reviews1 reviews62.5% positive (16 reviews)
MultiplayerSingle-player onlyMulti-player, Online Co-op, Co-op
DevelopersJean Pierre ArteagaBenoit L'hoest

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Psi Studios' Anima vs Wizard's watch — FAQ

Should I play Psi Studios' Anima or Wizard's watch first?
If you want chronology, Psi Studios' Anima (2021) came out before Wizard's watch (2023). 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 Psi Studios' Anima and Wizard's watch similar?
They overlap on Action, Adventure 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 Psi Studios' Anima have multiplayer like Wizard's watch?
No. Wizard's watch supports multiplayer on Steam (Multi-player, Online Co-op, Co-op), while Psi Studios' Anima is listed as single-player only.
Is Wizard's watch free?
Yes — Wizard's watch is a free-to-play Steam title. Psi Studios' Anima is paid (19.99 USD).
Psi Studios' Anima vs Wizard's watch — Verdict (2026) · imho.run