Choose The Magister
Choose The Magister if you want an Action experience. The Magister launched in 2021.
The Magister vs The Amazing American Circus
The Magister and The Amazing American Circus both land in Indie, Adventure, 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, Adventure, RPG on Steam. Both released in 2021. The Magister scores higher on Steam reviews (90.5% positive) than The Amazing American Circus (56.5% 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 The Amazing American Circus
Choose The Amazing American Circus if you want a Strategy experience. On Steam, it's currently about 87% cheaper on the Steam Store. The Amazing American Circus launched in 2021.
Both The Magister and The Amazing American Circus sit in Indie, Adventure, 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 Magister |  The Amazing American Circus | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2021 | 2021 |
| Genres | Action, Indie, Adventure, RPG | Strategy, Indie, Adventure, RPG |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Deck Playable | Unrated |
| Price | 14.99 USD | 1.94 USD |
| Steam reviews | 90.5% positive (84 reviews) | 56.5% positive (62 reviews) |
| Multiplayer | Single-player only | Single-player only |
| Developers | Nerdook Productions | Klabater, Juggler Games |
Side by side
- Both share Indie, Adventure, RPG on Steam.
- Both released in 2021.
- The Magister scores higher on Steam reviews (90.5% positive) than The Amazing American Circus (56.5% positive).
- The Amazing American Circus is currently ~87% cheaper on Steam than The Magister (1.94 USD vs. 14.99 USD).
- The Magister is Deck Playable on Steam Deck; The Amazing American Circus has no Deck rating yet.
The Magister vs The Amazing American Circus — FAQ
- Are The Magister and The Amazing American Circus similar?
- They overlap on Indie, Adventure, 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 Magister run on Steam Deck?
- Yes — The Magister is rated Deck Playable by Valve. The Amazing American Circus doesn't have a Deck rating yet, so its Deck behaviour is currently unverified.