Willow Guard vs The Writ
Willow Guard and The Writ 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. The Writ (2024) is 1 year older than Willow Guard (2025). The Writ is currently ~75% cheaper on Steam than Willow Guard (3.99 USD vs. 15.99 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
 Willow Guard |  The Writ | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2025 | 2024 |
| Genres | Action, Indie, Adventure, RPG | Action, Indie, Adventure, RPG, Early Access |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Unrated | Unrated |
| Price | 15.99 USD | 3.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 90.3% positive (31 reviews) | 4 reviews |
| Multiplayer | Single-player only | Single-player only |
| Developers | MiTale | Anton Basan |
Side by side
- Both share Action, Indie, Adventure on Steam.
- The Writ (2024) is 1 year older than Willow Guard (2025).
- The Writ is currently ~75% cheaper on Steam than Willow Guard (3.99 USD vs. 15.99 USD).
Willow Guard vs The Writ — FAQ
- Should I play Willow Guard or The Writ first?
- If you want chronology, The Writ (2024) came out before Willow Guard (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 Willow Guard and The Writ 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.