Choose Kittens Game
Choose Kittens Game if you want a Strategy, Casual, and Early Access game with Color Alternatives, Playable without Timed Input, and Keyboard Only Option. Kittens Game launched in 2026.
Kittens Game vs Magic Research 2
Kittens Game and Magic Research 2 sit side-by-side in player discussions even though their catalogue tags only partly overlap. 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: Magic Research 2 (2024) is 2 years older than Kittens Game (2026). Kittens Game scores higher on Steam reviews (96.9% positive) than Magic Research 2 (92.9% positive). Magic Research 2 is currently ~25% cheaper on Steam than Kittens Game (5.99 USD vs. 7.99 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 Magic Research 2
Choose Magic Research 2 if you want an Indie, Simulation, and RPG game with Narrated Game Menus and Touch Only Option. On Steam, it's currently about 25% cheaper on the Steam Store. Magic Research 2 launched in 2024.
Both Kittens Game and Magic Research 2 ship Adjustable Text Size, Mouse Only Option, and Save Anytime on Steam, so either pick lands close enough that the choice is taste, not category. 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
 Kittens Game |  Magic Research 2 | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2026 | 2024 |
| Genres | Strategy, Casual, Early Access | Indie, Simulation, RPG |
| Platforms | Windows, Linux | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Deck Playable | Deck Playable |
| Price | 7.99 USD | 5.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 96.9% positive (32 reviews) | 92.9% positive (493 reviews) |
| Multiplayer | Single-player only | Single-player only |
| Developers | Nuclear Unicorn | Maticolotto |
Side by side
- Magic Research 2 (2024) is 2 years older than Kittens Game (2026).
- Kittens Game scores higher on Steam reviews (96.9% positive) than Magic Research 2 (92.9% positive).
- Magic Research 2 is currently ~25% cheaper on Steam than Kittens Game (5.99 USD vs. 7.99 USD).
- Both are Deck Playable.
Kittens Game vs Magic Research 2 — FAQ
- Should I play Kittens Game or Magic Research 2 first?
- If you want chronology, Magic Research 2 (2024) came out before Kittens Game (2026). 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.