Choose GUILTY GEAR -STRIVE-
Choose GUILTY GEAR -STRIVE- if it matches what drew you to this matchup. 32,108 Steam reviews back the pick.
GUILTY GEAR -STRIVE- vs Magical Drop VI
GUILTY GEAR -STRIVE- and Magical Drop VI both land in Action 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 Action games on Steam. GUILTY GEAR -STRIVE- (2021) is 2 years older than Magical Drop VI (2023). GUILTY GEAR -STRIVE- scores higher on Steam reviews (92.1% positive) than Magical Drop VI (73.8% 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 Drop VI
Choose Magical Drop VI if you want a Casual experience. On Steam, it's currently about 93% cheaper on the Steam Store. Magical Drop VI launched in 2023.
Both GUILTY GEAR -STRIVE- and Magical Drop VI sit in Action on Steam and both list Multi-player, Shared/Split Screen, and Online PvP, 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
 GUILTY GEAR -STRIVE- |  Magical Drop VI | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2021 | 2023 |
| Genres | Action | Action, Casual |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Deck Playable | Deck Verified |
| Price | 39.99 USD | 2.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 92.1% positive (32,108 reviews) | 73.8% positive (61 reviews) |
| Multiplayer | Multi-player | Multi-player |
| Developers | Arc System Works | Highball Games, Storm Trident S.A., Forever Entertainment S. A., TA Publishing |
Side by side
- Both are Action games on Steam.
- GUILTY GEAR -STRIVE- (2021) is 2 years older than Magical Drop VI (2023).
- GUILTY GEAR -STRIVE- scores higher on Steam reviews (92.1% positive) than Magical Drop VI (73.8% positive).
- Magical Drop VI is currently ~93% cheaper on Steam than GUILTY GEAR -STRIVE- (2.99 USD vs. 39.99 USD).
- Steam Deck: GUILTY GEAR -STRIVE- is Deck Playable, Magical Drop VI is Deck Verified.
GUILTY GEAR -STRIVE- vs Magical Drop VI — FAQ
- Should I play GUILTY GEAR -STRIVE- or Magical Drop VI first?
- If you want chronology, GUILTY GEAR -STRIVE- (2021) came out before Magical Drop VI (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 GUILTY GEAR -STRIVE- and Magical Drop VI similar?
- They overlap on Action 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.