Choose Public Defense Corp
Choose Public Defense Corp if it's Steam Deck Verified, so handheld play works out of the box. Public Defense Corp launched in 2020.
Public Defense Corp vs Magical Valkyrie Lyristia
Public Defense Corp and Magical Valkyrie Lyristia both land in Indie, RPG 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, RPG on Steam. Public Defense Corp (2020) is 1 year older than Magical Valkyrie Lyristia (2021). Public Defense Corp scores higher on Steam reviews (84.1% positive) than Magical Valkyrie Lyristia (57.5% 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 Magical Valkyrie Lyristia
Choose Magical Valkyrie Lyristia if you want an Adventure experience. On Steam, it's currently about 60% cheaper on the Steam Store. Magical Valkyrie Lyristia launched in 2021.
Both Public Defense Corp and Magical Valkyrie Lyristia sit in Indie and RPG 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
 Public Defense Corp |  Magical Valkyrie Lyristia | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2020 | 2021 |
| Genres | Indie, RPG | Indie, Adventure, RPG |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Deck Verified | Unrated |
| Price | 14.99 USD | 5.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 84.1% positive (69 reviews) | 57.5% positive (40 reviews) |
| Multiplayer | Single-player only | Single-player only |
| Developers | Clymenia | ShiBoo! |
Side by side
- Both share Indie, RPG on Steam.
- Public Defense Corp (2020) is 1 year older than Magical Valkyrie Lyristia (2021).
- Public Defense Corp scores higher on Steam reviews (84.1% positive) than Magical Valkyrie Lyristia (57.5% positive).
- Magical Valkyrie Lyristia is currently ~60% cheaper on Steam than Public Defense Corp (5.99 USD vs. 14.99 USD).
- Public Defense Corp is Deck Verified on Steam Deck; Magical Valkyrie Lyristia has no Deck rating yet.
Public Defense Corp vs Magical Valkyrie Lyristia — FAQ
- Should I play Public Defense Corp or Magical Valkyrie Lyristia first?
- If you want chronology, Public Defense Corp (2020) came out before Magical Valkyrie Lyristia (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 Public Defense Corp and Magical Valkyrie Lyristia similar?
- They overlap on Indie, RPG 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 Public Defense Corp run on Steam Deck?
- Yes — Public Defense Corp is rated Deck Verified by Valve. Magical Valkyrie Lyristia doesn't have a Deck rating yet, so its Deck behaviour is currently unverified.