Choose ANCIENT EVIL
Choose ANCIENT EVIL if you want an Indie experience. ANCIENT EVIL launched in 2021.
ANCIENT EVIL vs Magic and Elements
ANCIENT EVIL and Magic and Elements both land in Adventure 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 are Adventure games on Steam. ANCIENT EVIL (2021) is 1 year older than Magic and Elements (2022). Magic and Elements is currently ~0% cheaper on Steam than ANCIENT EVIL (4.99 USD vs. 4.99 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 Magic and Elements
Choose Magic and Elements if it matches what drew you to this matchup. Magic and Elements launched in 2022.
Both ANCIENT EVIL and Magic and Elements sit in Adventure 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
 ANCIENT EVIL |  Magic and Elements | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2021 | 2022 |
| Genres | Indie, Adventure | Adventure |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Unrated | Unrated |
| Price | 4.99 USD | 4.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 4 reviews | 83.3% positive (12 reviews) |
| Multiplayer | Single-player only | Single-player only |
| Developers | PhoenixFire Games | HIlous |
Side by side
- Both are Adventure games on Steam.
- ANCIENT EVIL (2021) is 1 year older than Magic and Elements (2022).
- Magic and Elements is currently ~0% cheaper on Steam than ANCIENT EVIL (4.99 USD vs. 4.99 USD).
ANCIENT EVIL vs Magic and Elements — FAQ
- Should I play ANCIENT EVIL or Magic and Elements first?
- If you want chronology, ANCIENT EVIL (2021) came out before Magic and Elements (2022). 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 ANCIENT EVIL and Magic and Elements similar?
- They overlap on Adventure 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.