Counterspell vs Wizard Shrimp
Counterspell and Wizard Shrimp both land in Action, 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 Action, Indie, Casual on Steam. Counterspell (2022) is 2 years older than Wizard Shrimp (2024). Counterspell is currently ~67% cheaper on Steam than Wizard Shrimp (0.99 USD vs. 2.99 USD). No login or purchase needed — scroll for the full table, the verdict FAQ, and links to ranked similar games for both titles.
Side-by-side comparison
 Counterspell |  Wizard Shrimp | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2022 | 2024 |
| Genres | Action, Indie, Casual | Action, Indie, Casual |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Unrated | Unrated |
| Price | 0.99 USD | 2.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 4 reviews | 97.9% positive (94 reviews) |
| Multiplayer | Single-player only | Single-player only |
| Developers | Foxi | Wizard Shrimp Games |
Side by side
- Both share Action, Indie, Casual on Steam.
- Counterspell (2022) is 2 years older than Wizard Shrimp (2024).
- Counterspell is currently ~67% cheaper on Steam than Wizard Shrimp (0.99 USD vs. 2.99 USD).
Counterspell vs Wizard Shrimp — FAQ
- Should I play Counterspell or Wizard Shrimp first?
- If you want chronology, Counterspell (2022) came out before Wizard Shrimp (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 Counterspell and Wizard Shrimp similar?
- They overlap on Action, 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.