Choose Blackguards 2
Choose Blackguards 2 if you want an Indie, Adventure, and RPG experience. Blackguards 2 launched in 2015.
Blackguards 2 vs A Witch's Game
Blackguards 2 and A Witch's Game 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. Blackguards 2 (2015) is 9 years older than A Witch's Game (2024). A Witch's Game is currently ~80% cheaper on Steam than Blackguards 2 (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 A Witch's Game
Choose A Witch's Game if you want an Early Access experience. On Steam, it's currently about 80% cheaper on the Steam Store. A Witch's Game launched in 2024.
Both Blackguards 2 and A Witch's Game 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
 Blackguards 2 |  A Witch's Game | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2015 | 2024 |
| Genres | Strategy, Indie, Adventure, RPG | Strategy, Early Access |
| Platforms | Windows, macOS | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Deck Playable | Unrated |
| Price | 9.99 USD | 1.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 63.2% positive (348 reviews) | 1 reviews |
| Multiplayer | Single-player only | Single-player only |
| Developers | Daedalic Entertainment | Astro Beef |
Side by side
- Both are Strategy games on Steam.
- Blackguards 2 (2015) is 9 years older than A Witch's Game (2024).
- A Witch's Game is currently ~80% cheaper on Steam than Blackguards 2 (1.99 USD vs. 9.99 USD).
- Blackguards 2 is Deck Playable on Steam Deck; A Witch's Game has no Deck rating yet.
Blackguards 2 vs A Witch's Game — FAQ
- Should I play Blackguards 2 or A Witch's Game first?
- If you want chronology, Blackguards 2 (2015) came out before A Witch's Game (2024). 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 Blackguards 2 and A Witch's Game 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 Blackguards 2 run on Steam Deck?
- Yes — Blackguards 2 is rated Deck Playable by Valve. A Witch's Game doesn't have a Deck rating yet, so its Deck behaviour is currently unverified.