Choose The Witch’s Cookbook
Choose The Witch’s Cookbook if you want an Indie experience. On Steam, it's currently about 96% cheaper on the Steam Store. The Witch’s Cookbook launched in 2024.
The Witch’s Cookbook vs MySims™
The Witch’s Cookbook and MySims™ both land in Simulation, 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 Simulation, Casual on Steam. The Witch’s Cookbook (2024) is 1 year older than MySims™ (2025). The Witch’s Cookbook is currently ~96% cheaper on Steam than MySims™ (0.74 USD vs. 19.99 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 MySims™
Choose MySims™ if it's Steam Deck Verified, so handheld play works out of the box. MySims™ launched in 2025.
Both The Witch’s Cookbook and MySims™ sit in Simulation 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
 The Witch’s Cookbook |  MySims™ | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2024 | 2025 |
| Genres | Indie, Simulation, Casual | Simulation, Casual |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Unrated | Deck Verified |
| Price | 0.74 USD | 19.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 2 reviews | 86.2% positive (152 reviews) |
| Multiplayer | Single-player only | Single-player only |
| Developers | Maracas Studio | Maxis |
Side by side
- Both share Simulation, Casual on Steam.
- The Witch’s Cookbook (2024) is 1 year older than MySims™ (2025).
- The Witch’s Cookbook is currently ~96% cheaper on Steam than MySims™ (0.74 USD vs. 19.99 USD).
- MySims™ is Deck Verified on Steam Deck; The Witch’s Cookbook has no Deck rating yet.
The Witch’s Cookbook vs MySims™ — FAQ
- Should I play The Witch’s Cookbook or MySims™ first?
- If you want chronology, The Witch’s Cookbook (2024) came out before MySims™ (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 The Witch’s Cookbook and MySims™ similar?
- They overlap on Simulation, 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.