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Trigger Witch vs Mystic Gate

Trigger Witch and Mystic Gate both land in Action, Indie 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, Indie on Steam. Trigger Witch (2022) is 1 year older than Mystic Gate (2023). Mystic Gate is currently ~33% cheaper on Steam than Trigger Witch (9.99 USD vs. 14.99 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 Trigger Witch

Choose Trigger Witch if you want an Adventure experience. Trigger Witch launched in 2022.

Choose Mystic Gate

Choose Mystic Gate if it's currently about 33% cheaper on the Steam Store. Mystic Gate launched in 2023.

Both Trigger Witch and Mystic Gate sit in Action and Indie on Steam and both list Multi-player, Shared/Split Screen, and Shared/Split Screen Co-op, 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

Trigger Witch vs Mystic Gate — Steam metadata comparison
Trigger Witch — Steam game coverTrigger WitchMystic Gate — Steam game coverMystic Gate
Released20222023
GenresAction, Indie, AdventureAction, Indie
PlatformsWindowsWindows
Steam DeckDeck VerifiedDeck Verified
Price14.99 USD9.99 USD
Steam reviews95.5% positive (22 reviews)2 reviews
MultiplayerMulti-player, Shared/Split Screen Co-op, Co-opMulti-player, Shared/Split Screen Co-op, Co-op
DevelopersRainbite LtdZoo Corporation

Side by side

Trigger Witch vs Mystic Gate — FAQ

Should I play Trigger Witch or Mystic Gate first?
If you want chronology, Trigger Witch (2022) came out before Mystic Gate (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 Trigger Witch and Mystic Gate similar?
They overlap on Action, Indie 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.
Do both Trigger Witch and Mystic Gate have co-op?
Yes — both list a co-op category on Steam. Specifics differ: Trigger Witch ships Shared/Split Screen Co-op, Co-op; Mystic Gate ships Shared/Split Screen Co-op, Co-op.
Do Trigger Witch and Mystic Gate both run on Steam Deck?
Yes — both are Steam Deck Verified, meaning Valve confirms they run with full controller support, legible text, and default settings out of the box.
Trigger Witch vs Mystic Gate — Verdict (2026) · imho.run