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Canon - Legend of the New Gods vs Magic and Machines

Canon - Legend of the New Gods and Magic and Machines both land in Action, Strategy, 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 Action, Strategy, RPG on Steam. Canon - Legend of the New Gods (2020) is 3 years older than Magic and Machines (2023). Magic and Machines is currently ~67% cheaper on Steam than Canon - Legend of the New Gods (3.99 USD vs. 11.99 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 Canon - Legend of the New Gods

Choose Canon - Legend of the New Gods if it matches what drew you to this matchup. Canon - Legend of the New Gods launched in 2020.

Choose Magic and Machines

Choose Magic and Machines if you want an Indie, Adventure, and Casual experience. On Steam, it's currently about 67% cheaper on the Steam Store. Magic and Machines launched in 2023.

Both Canon - Legend of the New Gods and Magic and Machines sit in Action, Strategy, 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

Canon - Legend of the New Gods vs Magic and Machines — Steam metadata comparison
Canon - Legend of the New Gods — Steam game coverCanon - Legend of the New GodsMagic and Machines — Steam game coverMagic and Machines
Released20202023
GenresAction, Strategy, RPGAction, Strategy, Indie, Adventure, RPG, Casual
PlatformsWindowsWindows, macOS
Steam DeckUnratedUnrated
Price11.99 USD3.99 USD
Steam reviews2 reviews2 reviews
MultiplayerSingle-player onlySingle-player only
DevelopersSuper Fighter TeamLittle Bear Studios

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Canon - Legend of the New Gods vs Magic and Machines — FAQ

Should I play Canon - Legend of the New Gods or Magic and Machines first?
If you want chronology, Canon - Legend of the New Gods (2020) came out before Magic and Machines (2023). 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 Canon - Legend of the New Gods and Magic and Machines similar?
They overlap on Action, Strategy, 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.
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