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Pocket Witch vs Swapshot

Pocket Witch and Swapshot both land in Indie, 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 share Indie, Casual on Steam. Pocket Witch (2022) is 1 year older than Swapshot (2023). Swapshot scores higher on Steam reviews (100% positive) than Pocket Witch (95.8% 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 Pocket Witch

Choose Pocket Witch if you want an Action and Adventure experience. Pocket Witch launched in 2022.

Choose Swapshot

Choose Swapshot if it matches what drew you to this matchup. Swapshot launched in 2023.

Both Pocket Witch and Swapshot sit in Indie and 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

Pocket Witch vs Swapshot — Steam metadata comparison
Pocket Witch — Steam game coverPocket WitchSwapshot — Steam game coverSwapshot
Released20222023
GenresAction, Indie, Adventure, CasualIndie, Casual
PlatformsWindowsWindows
Steam DeckUnratedUnrated
Price1.99 USD1.99 USD
Steam reviews95.8% positive (24 reviews)100% positive (11 reviews)
MultiplayerSingle-player onlySingle-player only
DevelopersNaoka Studio, Pufferfish DigitalNaoka Studio

Side by side

Pocket Witch vs Swapshot — FAQ

Should I play Pocket Witch or Swapshot first?
If you want chronology, Pocket Witch (2022) came out before Swapshot (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 Pocket Witch and Swapshot similar?
They overlap on Indie, 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.
Pocket Witch vs Swapshot — Verdict (2026) · imho.run