Choose The Curse of Kubel
Choose The Curse of Kubel if it matches what drew you to this matchup. The Curse of Kubel launched in 2020.
The Curse of Kubel vs Magical Valkyrie Lyristia
The Curse of Kubel and Magical Valkyrie Lyristia 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. The Curse of Kubel (2020) is 1 year older than Magical Valkyrie Lyristia (2021). The Curse of Kubel scores higher on Steam reviews (64.5% positive) than Magical Valkyrie Lyristia (57.5% 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 Magical Valkyrie Lyristia
Choose Magical Valkyrie Lyristia if you want an Adventure experience. On Steam, it's currently about 60% cheaper on the Steam Store. Magical Valkyrie Lyristia launched in 2021.
Both The Curse of Kubel and Magical Valkyrie Lyristia 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
 The Curse of Kubel |  Magical Valkyrie Lyristia | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2020 | 2021 |
| Genres | Indie, RPG | Indie, Adventure, RPG |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Deck Playable | Unrated |
| Price | 14.99 USD | 5.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 64.5% positive (107 reviews) | 57.5% positive (40 reviews) |
| Multiplayer | Single-player only | Single-player only |
| Developers | Yasagure Kitsuenjyo | ShiBoo! |
Side by side
- Both share Indie, RPG on Steam.
- The Curse of Kubel (2020) is 1 year older than Magical Valkyrie Lyristia (2021).
- The Curse of Kubel scores higher on Steam reviews (64.5% positive) than Magical Valkyrie Lyristia (57.5% positive).
- Magical Valkyrie Lyristia is currently ~60% cheaper on Steam than The Curse of Kubel (5.99 USD vs. 14.99 USD).
- The Curse of Kubel is Deck Playable on Steam Deck; Magical Valkyrie Lyristia has no Deck rating yet.
The Curse of Kubel vs Magical Valkyrie Lyristia — FAQ
- Should I play The Curse of Kubel or Magical Valkyrie Lyristia first?
- If you want chronology, The Curse of Kubel (2020) came out before Magical Valkyrie Lyristia (2021). 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 The Curse of Kubel and Magical Valkyrie Lyristia 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.
- Does The Curse of Kubel run on Steam Deck?
- Yes — The Curse of Kubel is rated Deck Playable by Valve. Magical Valkyrie Lyristia doesn't have a Deck rating yet, so its Deck behaviour is currently unverified.