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Rake vs Witch Hunt

Rake and Witch Hunt both land in Action, 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 Action, Indie, Adventure on Steam. Rake (2015) is 3 years older than Witch Hunt (2018). Witch Hunt scores higher on Steam reviews (89.5% positive) than Rake (66% 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 Rake

Choose Rake if you want a Simulation game with Multi-player. On Steam, it's currently about 50% cheaper on the Steam Store. 1,533 Steam reviews back the pick.

Choose Witch Hunt

Choose Witch Hunt if it carries the stronger Steam consensus at 89.5% positive across 1,262 reviews.

Both Rake and Witch Hunt sit in Action, 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

Rake vs Witch Hunt — Steam metadata comparison
Rake — Steam game coverRakeWitch Hunt — Steam game coverWitch Hunt
Released20152018
GenresAction, Indie, Adventure, SimulationAction, Indie, Adventure
PlatformsWindowsWindows
Steam DeckUnratedDeck Playable
Price4.99 USD9.99 USD
Steam reviews66% positive (1,533 reviews)89.5% positive (1,262 reviews)
MultiplayerMulti-playerSingle-player only
DevelopersKonsordoGua

Side by side

Rake vs Witch Hunt — FAQ

Which is better, Rake or Witch Hunt?
On Steam reviews Witch Hunt scores higher (89.5% positive) than Rake (66% positive). Both have enough reviews to trust the signal, so for players using reviews alone, Witch Hunt is the safer pick. Genre fit still matters — check the side-by-side table for the categories each game lands in.
Should I play Rake or Witch Hunt first?
If you want chronology, Rake (2015) came out before Witch Hunt (2018). 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 Rake and Witch Hunt similar?
They overlap on Action, 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 Witch Hunt have multiplayer like Rake?
No. Rake supports multiplayer on Steam (Multi-player), while Witch Hunt is listed as single-player only.
Rake vs Witch Hunt — Verdict (2026) · imho.run