Choose MagiCarnage
Choose MagiCarnage if you want an Early Access game with Shared/Split Screen and Shared/Split Screen PvP. On Steam, it's currently about 90% cheaper on the Steam Store. MagiCarnage launched in 2022.
MagiCarnage vs Battle Squares
MagiCarnage and Battle Squares both land in Action, Indie 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 Action, Indie on Steam. MagiCarnage (2022) is 2 years older than Battle Squares (2024). MagiCarnage is currently ~90% cheaper on Steam than Battle Squares (0.99 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 Battle Squares
Choose Battle Squares if you want a Casual experience. Battle Squares launched in 2024.
Both MagiCarnage and Battle Squares sit in Action and Indie on Steam and both list Multi-player, Online PvP, and PvP, 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
 MagiCarnage |  Battle Squares | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2022 | 2024 |
| Genres | Action, Indie, Early Access | Action, Indie, Casual |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Unrated | Deck Playable |
| Price | 0.99 USD | 9.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 3 reviews | 9 reviews |
| Multiplayer | Multi-player | Multi-player |
| Developers | Colton LaChance | Feesh Studio |
Side by side
- Both share Action, Indie on Steam.
- MagiCarnage (2022) is 2 years older than Battle Squares (2024).
- MagiCarnage is currently ~90% cheaper on Steam than Battle Squares (0.99 USD vs. 9.99 USD).
- Battle Squares is Deck Playable on Steam Deck; MagiCarnage has no Deck rating yet.
MagiCarnage vs Battle Squares — FAQ
- Should I play MagiCarnage or Battle Squares first?
- If you want chronology, MagiCarnage (2022) came out before Battle Squares (2024). 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 MagiCarnage and Battle Squares similar?
- They overlap on Action, Indie 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.