Choose 东方异乡录 ~the Apocryphal Gensoukyou
Choose 东方异乡录 ~the Apocryphal Gensoukyou if you want a RPG experience. On Steam, it's currently about 76% cheaper on the Steam Store. 东方异乡录 ~the Apocryphal Gensoukyou launched in 2022.
东方异乡录 ~the Apocryphal Gensoukyou vs Witch's Garden
东方异乡录 ~the Apocryphal Gensoukyou and Witch's Garden both land in Casual 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 Casual games on Steam. 东方异乡录 ~the Apocryphal Gensoukyou (2022) is 1 year older than Witch's Garden (2023). 东方异乡录 ~the Apocryphal Gensoukyou is currently ~76% cheaper on Steam than Witch's Garden (2.99 USD vs. 12.29 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 Witch's Garden
Choose Witch's Garden if you want an Adventure experience. On Steam, it's Steam Deck Verified, so handheld play works out of the box. Witch's Garden launched in 2023.
Both 东方异乡录 ~the Apocryphal Gensoukyou and Witch's Garden sit in Casual 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
 东方异乡录 ~the Apocryphal Gensoukyou |  Witch's Garden | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2022 | 2023 |
| Genres | RPG, Casual | Adventure, Casual |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Unrated | Deck Verified |
| Price | 2.99 USD | 12.29 USD |
| Steam reviews | 1 reviews | 2 reviews |
| Multiplayer | Single-player only | Single-player only |
| Developers | YEARS, 七彩绘色游戏 | Windmill Oasis |
Side by side
- Both are Casual games on Steam.
- 东方异乡录 ~the Apocryphal Gensoukyou (2022) is 1 year older than Witch's Garden (2023).
- 东方异乡录 ~the Apocryphal Gensoukyou is currently ~76% cheaper on Steam than Witch's Garden (2.99 USD vs. 12.29 USD).
- Witch's Garden is Deck Verified on Steam Deck; 东方异乡录 ~the Apocryphal Gensoukyou has no Deck rating yet.
东方异乡录 ~the Apocryphal Gensoukyou vs Witch's Garden — FAQ
- Should I play 东方异乡录 ~the Apocryphal Gensoukyou or Witch's Garden first?
- If you want chronology, 东方异乡录 ~the Apocryphal Gensoukyou (2022) came out before Witch's Garden (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 东方异乡录 ~the Apocryphal Gensoukyou and Witch's Garden similar?
- They overlap on Casual 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.