Choose Magic of Autumn
Choose Magic of Autumn if you want the Steam Leaderboards side of the pairing. On Steam, it's currently about 95% cheaper on the Steam Store. Magic of Autumn launched in 2020.
Magic of Autumn vs Shards of Order
Magic of Autumn and Shards of Order both land in Strategy, 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 Strategy, Indie, RPG on Steam. Magic of Autumn (2020) is 6 years older than Shards of Order (2026). Magic of Autumn is currently ~95% cheaper on Steam than Shards of Order (0.50 USD vs. 9.99 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 Shards of Order
Choose Shards of Order if you want an Adventure game with DualShock Controller Support and DualSense Controller Support. On Steam, it's the newer release (2026) and ships with the modern feature baseline. Shards of Order launched in 2026.
Both Magic of Autumn and Shards of Order sit in Strategy, 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
 Magic of Autumn |  Shards of Order | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2020 | 2026 |
| Genres | Strategy, Indie, RPG | Strategy, Indie, Adventure, RPG |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Unrated | Unrated |
| Price | 0.50 USD | 9.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 100% positive (30 reviews) | — |
| Multiplayer | Single-player only | Single-player only |
| Developers | V3663L | Fardust |
Side by side
- Both share Strategy, Indie, RPG on Steam.
- Magic of Autumn (2020) is 6 years older than Shards of Order (2026).
- Magic of Autumn is currently ~95% cheaper on Steam than Shards of Order (0.50 USD vs. 9.99 USD).
Magic of Autumn vs Shards of Order — FAQ
- Should I play Magic of Autumn or Shards of Order first?
- If you want chronology, Magic of Autumn (2020) came out before Shards of Order (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.
- Are Magic of Autumn and Shards of Order similar?
- They overlap on Strategy, 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.