Choose The protectors of Deya
Choose The protectors of Deya if it's free to play, so the barrier to trying it is zero. The protectors of Deya launched in 2020.
The protectors of Deya vs Magic and Machines
The protectors of Deya and Magic and Machines 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. The protectors of Deya (2020) is 3 years older than Magic and Machines (2023). The protectors of Deya is free; Magic and Machines is paid (3.99 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 Machines
Choose Magic and Machines if you want an Action and Strategy experience. On Steam, it's the newer release (2023) and ships with the modern feature baseline. Magic and Machines launched in 2023.
Both The protectors of Deya and Magic and Machines 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 protectors of Deya |  Magic and Machines | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2020 | 2023 |
| Genres | Indie, Adventure, RPG, Casual | Action, Strategy, Indie, Adventure, RPG, Casual |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows, macOS |
| Steam Deck | Deck Unsupported | Unrated |
| Price | Free to play | 3.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 7 reviews | 2 reviews |
| Multiplayer | Single-player only | Single-player only |
| Developers | Not So Boring Games | Little Bear Studios |
Side by side
- Both share Indie, Adventure, RPG on Steam.
- The protectors of Deya (2020) is 3 years older than Magic and Machines (2023).
- The protectors of Deya is free; Magic and Machines is paid (3.99 USD).
- The protectors of Deya is Deck Unsupported on Steam Deck; Magic and Machines has no Deck rating yet.
The protectors of Deya vs Magic and Machines — FAQ
- Should I play The protectors of Deya or Magic and Machines first?
- If you want chronology, The protectors of Deya (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 The protectors of Deya and Magic and Machines 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.
- Is The protectors of Deya free?
- Yes — The protectors of Deya is a free-to-play Steam title. Magic and Machines is paid (3.99 USD).