Choose Counterspell
Choose Counterspell if it's currently about 80% cheaper on the Steam Store. Counterspell launched in 2022.
Counterspell vs Wizard Survivors
Counterspell and Wizard Survivors 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 Survivors (2024). Counterspell is currently ~80% cheaper on Steam than Wizard Survivors (0.99 USD vs. 4.99 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 Wizard Survivors
Choose Wizard Survivors if it matches what drew you to this matchup. Wizard Survivors launched in 2024.
Both Counterspell and Wizard Survivors sit in Action, 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
 Counterspell |  Wizard Survivors | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2022 | 2024 |
| Genres | Action, Indie, Casual | Action, Indie, Casual |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Unrated | Unrated |
| Price | 0.99 USD | 4.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 4 reviews | 6 reviews |
| Multiplayer | Single-player only | Single-player only |
| Developers | Foxi | Jam Studios |
Side by side
- Both share Action, Indie, Casual on Steam.
- Counterspell (2022) is 2 years older than Wizard Survivors (2024).
- Counterspell is currently ~80% cheaper on Steam than Wizard Survivors (0.99 USD vs. 4.99 USD).
Counterspell vs Wizard Survivors — FAQ
- Should I play Counterspell or Wizard Survivors first?
- If you want chronology, Counterspell (2022) came out before Wizard Survivors (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 Survivors 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.