Choose Magna Fortuna
Choose Magna Fortuna if it's currently about 25% cheaper on the Steam Store. Magna Fortuna launched in 2022.
Magna Fortuna vs Explorers of the Abyss
Magna Fortuna and Explorers of the Abyss 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. Explorers of the Abyss (2021) is 1 year older than Magna Fortuna (2022). Explorers of the Abyss scores higher on Steam reviews (65.4% positive) than Magna Fortuna (53.8% 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 Explorers of the Abyss
Choose Explorers of the Abyss if it matches what drew you to this matchup. Explorers of the Abyss launched in 2021.
Both Magna Fortuna and Explorers of the Abyss 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
 Magna Fortuna |  Explorers of the Abyss | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2022 | 2021 |
| Genres | Indie, RPG | Indie, RPG |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Deck Unsupported | Unrated |
| Price | 14.99 USD | 19.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 53.8% positive (13 reviews) | 65.4% positive (26 reviews) |
| Multiplayer | Single-player only | Single-player only |
| Developers | DOPPELGESICHT | Kagura Games |
Side by side
- Both share Indie, RPG on Steam.
- Explorers of the Abyss (2021) is 1 year older than Magna Fortuna (2022).
- Explorers of the Abyss scores higher on Steam reviews (65.4% positive) than Magna Fortuna (53.8% positive).
- Magna Fortuna is currently ~25% cheaper on Steam than Explorers of the Abyss (14.99 USD vs. 19.99 USD).
- Magna Fortuna is Deck Unsupported on Steam Deck; Explorers of the Abyss has no Deck rating yet.
Magna Fortuna vs Explorers of the Abyss — FAQ
- Should I play Magna Fortuna or Explorers of the Abyss first?
- If you want chronology, Explorers of the Abyss (2021) came out before Magna Fortuna (2022). 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 Magna Fortuna and Explorers of the Abyss 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.