Choose SpellFront
Choose SpellFront if it's currently about 40% cheaper on the Steam Store. SpellFront launched in 2018.
SpellFront vs COVEN
SpellFront and COVEN 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. SpellFront (2018) is 6 years older than COVEN (2024). COVEN scores higher on Steam reviews (92.3% positive) than SpellFront (43.8% 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 COVEN
Choose COVEN if it's the newer release (2024) and ships with the modern feature baseline. COVEN launched in 2024.
Both SpellFront and COVEN 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
 SpellFront |  COVEN | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2018 | 2024 |
| Genres | Action, Indie, Adventure, Early Access | Action, Indie, Adventure, Early Access |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows, Linux |
| Steam Deck | Unrated | Deck Playable |
| Price | 8.99 USD | 14.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 43.8% positive (16 reviews) | 92.3% positive (220 reviews) |
| Multiplayer | Single-player only | Single-player only |
| Developers | Steppe Hare Studio | Gator Shins |
Side by side
- Both share Action, Indie, Adventure on Steam.
- SpellFront (2018) is 6 years older than COVEN (2024).
- COVEN scores higher on Steam reviews (92.3% positive) than SpellFront (43.8% positive).
- SpellFront is currently ~40% cheaper on Steam than COVEN (8.99 USD vs. 14.99 USD).
- COVEN is Deck Playable on Steam Deck; SpellFront has no Deck rating yet.
SpellFront vs COVEN — FAQ
- Should I play SpellFront or COVEN first?
- If you want chronology, SpellFront (2018) came out before COVEN (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 SpellFront and COVEN 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.