Garden of Witches vs Hand of Fate 2
Which one is worth buying now, with today's prices and each game's recommendation.
Hand of Fate 2 wins 11 of 15 head-to-head metrics. Hand of Fate 2 is $9.55 cheaper.
Metric by metric
The winner of each row gets a ✓. No row weighs more than another; the recommendation is calculated separately.
| Metric | Garden of Witches | Hand of Fate 2 |
|---|---|---|
| GameValio scoreRecommendation: Wait for Sale × Maybe | 53 | 65 |
| Quality | 74 | 82 |
| Value | 49 | 73 |
| Popularity | 27 | 30 |
| Current Best Price (USD) | $17.58 | $8.03 |
| Steam Review Score | 92.7% positive | 84.2% positive |
| Average Concurrent Players (14 days) | 39 | 19 |
Where to buy
The 3 cheapest stores for each game
Side by side over time
Garden of WitchesHand of Fate 2
Details and requirements
| Item | Garden of Witches | Hand of Fate 2 |
|---|---|---|
| Release date | August 28, 2026 | November 7, 2017 |
| Developers | Team Tapas | Defiant Development |
| Publishers | Team Tapas | Defiant Development |
| Platforms | Windows | Linux, Windows, MacOs |
| OS (minimum) | Windows 10, 11 | Windows 10/7/8/8.1/Vista (32 or 64 bit) |
| Processor (minimum) | Intel Core i5-4570 / AMD Ryzen 5 1400 | 2.66GHz Intel Core i7 |
| Memory (minimum) | 8 GB RAM | 4 GB RAM |
| Graphics (minimum) | GeForce GTX 960 / Radeon R9 380 (2GB VRAM) | Intel HD Graphics 5200, NVIDIA GeForce GT 750, Radeon HD 7800 |
| Storage (minimum) | 4 GB available space | 4 GB available space |
| DirectX (minimum) | — | Version 11 |
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: Garden of Witches or Hand of Fate 2?
Hand of Fate 2 won the comparison against Garden of Witches based on the head-to-head metric breakdown. Check the metrics table above for a full side-by-side analysis.
How is the comparison calculated?
The comparison winner is determined objectively by counting which game wins more individual metrics in the head-to-head table. No weighting is applied. The GameValio Recommendation shown separately is our own suggestion for each game, based on a weighted score that combines quality (reviews), popularity (player counts), and affordability (price vs value) into a score out of 100. These are two different things: the comparison is objective, the recommendation is GameValio's opinion.
Is Garden of Witches worth buying over Hand of Fate 2?
Based on the metrics, Hand of Fate 2 won the direct comparison. However, also check the GameValio Recommendation for each game and the price comparison table to make the most informed purchase decision.
Which game has better player reviews?
Review score trends and volume over time are shown in the charts section above. The game with consistently higher positive ratios has stronger community reception.
Which game offers better value for money?
The affordability score and price comparison table above highlight the best deals. Hand of Fate 2 currently scores better on value relative to its quality and price.
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Analysis updated: Oct 24, 2026, 05:15 PM UTC