Choose Secrets of the Witch House
Choose Secrets of the Witch House if it matches what drew you to this matchup. Secrets of the Witch House launched in 2023.
Secrets of the Witch House vs Plaything
Secrets of the Witch House and Plaything both land in Action, Indie, Adventure 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, Adventure on Steam. Secrets of the Witch House (2023) is 2 years older than Plaything (2025). Plaything is currently ~77% cheaper on Steam than Secrets of the Witch House (2.99 USD vs. 12.99 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 Plaything
Choose Plaything if you want a Simulation game with Custom Volume Controls and Stereo Sound. On Steam, it's currently about 77% cheaper on the Steam Store. Plaything launched in 2025.
Both Secrets of the Witch House and Plaything sit in Action, Indie, and Adventure 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
 Secrets of the Witch House |  Plaything | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2023 | 2025 |
| Genres | Action, Indie, Adventure | Action, Indie, Adventure, Simulation |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Unrated | Unrated |
| Price | 12.99 USD | 2.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 8 reviews | 6 reviews |
| Multiplayer | Single-player only | Single-player only |
| Developers | Demon Zoo Games LLC | Bandaloop Games GmbH |
Side by side
- Both share Action, Indie, Adventure on Steam.
- Secrets of the Witch House (2023) is 2 years older than Plaything (2025).
- Plaything is currently ~77% cheaper on Steam than Secrets of the Witch House (2.99 USD vs. 12.99 USD).
Secrets of the Witch House vs Plaything — FAQ
- Should I play Secrets of the Witch House or Plaything first?
- If you want chronology, Secrets of the Witch House (2023) came out before Plaything (2025). 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 Secrets of the Witch House and Plaything similar?
- They overlap on Action, Indie, Adventure 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.