Choose Witchcraft Survivors
Choose Witchcraft Survivors if it matches what drew you to this matchup. Witchcraft Survivors launched in 2024.
Witchcraft Survivors vs Smol Survivors
Witchcraft Survivors and Smol Survivors both land in Action, Indie 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 on Steam. Witchcraft Survivors (2024) is 1 year older than Smol Survivors (2025). Smol Survivors scores higher on Steam reviews (96.2% positive) than Witchcraft Survivors (80% 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 Smol Survivors
Choose Smol Survivors if you want a RPG and Casual experience. On Steam, it's currently about 20% cheaper on the Steam Store. Smol Survivors launched in 2025.
Both Witchcraft Survivors and Smol Survivors sit in Action and Indie 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
 Witchcraft Survivors |  Smol Survivors | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2024 | 2025 |
| Genres | Action, Indie | Action, Indie, RPG, Casual |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Deck Playable | Unrated |
| Price | 4.99 USD | 3.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 80% positive (40 reviews) | 96.2% positive (26 reviews) |
| Multiplayer | Single-player only | Single-player only |
| Developers | Catpix Studios | smolblockboi |
Side by side
- Both share Action, Indie on Steam.
- Witchcraft Survivors (2024) is 1 year older than Smol Survivors (2025).
- Smol Survivors scores higher on Steam reviews (96.2% positive) than Witchcraft Survivors (80% positive).
- Smol Survivors is currently ~20% cheaper on Steam than Witchcraft Survivors (3.99 USD vs. 4.99 USD).
- Witchcraft Survivors is Deck Playable on Steam Deck; Smol Survivors has no Deck rating yet.
Witchcraft Survivors vs Smol Survivors — FAQ
- Should I play Witchcraft Survivors or Smol Survivors first?
- If you want chronology, Witchcraft Survivors (2024) came out before Smol Survivors (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 Witchcraft Survivors and Smol Survivors similar?
- They overlap on Action, Indie 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 Witchcraft Survivors run on Steam Deck?
- Yes — Witchcraft Survivors is rated Deck Playable by Valve. Smol Survivors doesn't have a Deck rating yet, so its Deck behaviour is currently unverified.