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Warlocks vs Shadows vs Fairyfail

Warlocks vs Shadows and Fairyfail 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. Warlocks vs Shadows (2015) is 6 years older than Fairyfail (2021). Fairyfail is currently ~29% cheaper on Steam than Warlocks vs Shadows (9.99 USD vs. 13.99 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 Warlocks vs Shadows

Choose Warlocks vs Shadows if you want a RPG experience. Warlocks vs Shadows launched in 2015.

Choose Fairyfail

Choose Fairyfail if you want a Casual experience. On Steam, it's currently about 29% cheaper on the Steam Store. Fairyfail launched in 2021.

Both Warlocks vs Shadows and Fairyfail sit in Action and Indie on Steam and both list Multi-player, Shared/Split Screen, and Online PvP, 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

Warlocks vs Shadows vs Fairyfail — Steam metadata comparison
Warlocks vs Shadows — Steam game coverWarlocks vs ShadowsFairyfail — Steam game coverFairyfail
Released20152021
GenresAction, Indie, RPGAction, Indie, Casual
PlatformsWindows, macOS, LinuxWindows
Steam DeckUnratedUnrated
Price13.99 USD9.99 USD
Steam reviews51.8% positive (114 reviews)2 reviews
MultiplayerMulti-player, Online Co-op, Shared/Split Screen Co-opMulti-player, Online Co-op, Shared/Split Screen Co-op
DevelopersFrozen DistrictTeraknights, Gentleforge

Side by side

Warlocks vs Shadows vs Fairyfail — FAQ

Should I play Warlocks vs Shadows or Fairyfail first?
If you want chronology, Warlocks vs Shadows (2015) came out before Fairyfail (2021). 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 Warlocks vs Shadows and Fairyfail 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.
Do both Warlocks vs Shadows and Fairyfail have co-op?
Yes — both list a co-op category on Steam. Specifics differ: Warlocks vs Shadows ships Online Co-op, Shared/Split Screen Co-op; Fairyfail ships Online Co-op, Shared/Split Screen Co-op.
Warlocks vs Shadows vs Fairyfail — Verdict (2026) · imho.run