Choose BAD END
Choose BAD END if you want the Custom Volume Controls, Stereo Sound, and Playable without Timed Input side of the pairing. On Steam, it's Steam Deck Verified, so handheld play works out of the box. BAD END launched in 2015.
BAD END vs Blackthorn Witch
BAD END and Blackthorn Witch both land in Indie, Adventure, Casual 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, Casual on Steam. BAD END (2015) is 9 years older than Blackthorn Witch (2024). Blackthorn Witch is currently ~17% cheaper on Steam than BAD END (4.99 USD vs. 5.99 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 Blackthorn Witch
Choose Blackthorn Witch if it's the newer release (2024) and ships with the modern feature baseline. Blackthorn Witch launched in 2024.
Both BAD END and Blackthorn Witch sit in Indie, Adventure, and Casual 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
 BAD END |  Blackthorn Witch | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2015 | 2024 |
| Genres | Indie, Adventure, Casual | Indie, Adventure, Casual |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows, macOS, Linux |
| Steam Deck | Deck Verified | Unrated |
| Price | 5.99 USD | 4.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 82.3% positive (198 reviews) | 8 reviews |
| Multiplayer | Single-player only | Single-player only |
| Developers | Arai Koh Create Office | BDOneArt |
Side by side
- Both share Indie, Adventure, Casual on Steam.
- BAD END (2015) is 9 years older than Blackthorn Witch (2024).
- Blackthorn Witch is currently ~17% cheaper on Steam than BAD END (4.99 USD vs. 5.99 USD).
- BAD END is Deck Verified on Steam Deck; Blackthorn Witch has no Deck rating yet.
BAD END vs Blackthorn Witch — FAQ
- Should I play BAD END or Blackthorn Witch first?
- If you want chronology, BAD END (2015) came out before Blackthorn Witch (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 BAD END and Blackthorn Witch similar?
- They overlap on Indie, Adventure, Casual 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 BAD END run on Steam Deck?
- Yes — BAD END is rated Deck Verified by Valve. Blackthorn Witch doesn't have a Deck rating yet, so its Deck behaviour is currently unverified.