Choose WitchHand
Choose WitchHand if you want a Simulation experience. On Steam, it's currently about 28% cheaper on the Steam Store. WitchHand launched in 2024.
WitchHand vs Scrap Collector
WitchHand and Scrap Collector both land in Strategy 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 are Strategy games on Steam. WitchHand (2024) is 1 year older than Scrap Collector (2025). WitchHand scores higher on Steam reviews (90.5% positive) than Scrap Collector (53.8% positive). 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 Scrap Collector
Choose Scrap Collector if it matches what drew you to this matchup. Scrap Collector launched in 2025.
Both WitchHand and Scrap Collector sit in Strategy 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
 WitchHand |  Scrap Collector | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2024 | 2025 |
| Genres | Strategy, Simulation | Strategy |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Deck Playable | Unrated |
| Price | 3.59 USD | 4.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 90.5% positive (493 reviews) | 53.8% positive (13 reviews) |
| Multiplayer | Single-player only | Single-player only |
| Developers | Jon Nielsen | Wibert |
Side by side
- Both are Strategy games on Steam.
- WitchHand (2024) is 1 year older than Scrap Collector (2025).
- WitchHand scores higher on Steam reviews (90.5% positive) than Scrap Collector (53.8% positive).
- WitchHand is currently ~28% cheaper on Steam than Scrap Collector (3.59 USD vs. 4.99 USD).
- WitchHand is Deck Playable on Steam Deck; Scrap Collector has no Deck rating yet.
WitchHand vs Scrap Collector — FAQ
- Should I play WitchHand or Scrap Collector first?
- If you want chronology, WitchHand (2024) came out before Scrap Collector (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 WitchHand and Scrap Collector similar?
- They overlap on Strategy 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.
- Does WitchHand run on Steam Deck?
- Yes — WitchHand is rated Deck Playable by Valve. Scrap Collector doesn't have a Deck rating yet, so its Deck behaviour is currently unverified.