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The Path vs The Witches Pond

The Path and The Witches Pond both land in 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 Indie, Adventure on Steam. The Path (2009) is 14 years older than The Witches Pond (2023). The Witches Pond is currently ~80% cheaper on Steam than The Path (1.99 USD vs. 9.99 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 The Path

Choose The Path if it matches what drew you to this matchup. The Path launched in 2009.

Choose The Witches Pond

Choose The Witches Pond if it's currently about 80% cheaper on the Steam Store. The Witches Pond launched in 2023.

Both The Path and The Witches Pond sit in 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

The Path vs The Witches Pond — Steam metadata comparison
The Path — Steam game coverThe PathThe Witches Pond — Steam game coverThe Witches Pond
Released20092023
GenresIndie, AdventureIndie, Adventure
PlatformsWindows, macOSWindows
Steam DeckDeck PlayableUnrated
Price9.99 USD1.99 USD
Steam reviews77.2% positive (567 reviews)9 reviews
MultiplayerSingle-player onlySingle-player only
DevelopersTale of TalesStreet Art Studios

Side by side

The Path vs The Witches Pond — FAQ

Should I play The Path or The Witches Pond first?
If you want chronology, The Path (2009) came out before The Witches Pond (2023). 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 Path and The Witches Pond similar?
They overlap on 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.
Does The Path run on Steam Deck?
Yes — The Path is rated Deck Playable by Valve. The Witches Pond doesn't have a Deck rating yet, so its Deck behaviour is currently unverified.
The Path vs The Witches Pond — Verdict (2026) · imho.run