Choose Mage Math
Choose Mage Math if you want a RPG experience. Mage Math launched in 2019.
Mage Math vs Crystal Eyes
Mage Math and Crystal Eyes both land in 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 are Adventure games on Steam. Mage Math (2019) is 6 years older than Crystal Eyes (2025). Crystal Eyes is currently ~69% cheaper on Steam than Mage Math (3.99 USD vs. 12.99 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 Crystal Eyes
Choose Crystal Eyes if you want an Indie experience. On Steam, it's currently about 69% cheaper on the Steam Store. Crystal Eyes launched in 2025.
Both Mage Math and Crystal Eyes sit in 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
 Mage Math |  Crystal Eyes | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2019 | 2025 |
| Genres | Adventure, RPG | Indie, Adventure |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Deck Playable | Unrated |
| Price | 12.99 USD | 3.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 2 reviews | 2 reviews |
| Multiplayer | Single-player only | Single-player only |
| Developers | Mage Learning Interactive LLC | Pixe-late |
Side by side
- Both are Adventure games on Steam.
- Mage Math (2019) is 6 years older than Crystal Eyes (2025).
- Crystal Eyes is currently ~69% cheaper on Steam than Mage Math (3.99 USD vs. 12.99 USD).
- Mage Math is Deck Playable on Steam Deck; Crystal Eyes has no Deck rating yet.
Mage Math vs Crystal Eyes — FAQ
- Should I play Mage Math or Crystal Eyes first?
- If you want chronology, Mage Math (2019) came out before Crystal Eyes (2025). 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 Mage Math and Crystal Eyes similar?
- They overlap on 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.
- Does Mage Math run on Steam Deck?
- Yes — Mage Math is rated Deck Playable by Valve. Crystal Eyes doesn't have a Deck rating yet, so its Deck behaviour is currently unverified.