Choose Deep Space
Choose Deep Space if you want a RPG experience. On Steam, it's currently about 90% cheaper on the Steam Store. Deep Space launched in 2020.
Deep Space vs Magic Runes
Deep Space and Magic Runes both land in Action, Indie, 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 share Action, Indie, Adventure on Steam. Deep Space (2020) is 4 years older than Magic Runes (2024). Deep Space is currently ~90% cheaper on Steam than Magic Runes (3.99 USD vs. 39.99 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 Runes
Choose Magic Runes if it's the newer release (2024) and ships with the modern feature baseline. Magic Runes launched in 2024.
Both Deep Space and Magic Runes sit in Action, Indie, and 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
 Deep Space |  Magic Runes | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2020 | 2024 |
| Genres | Action, Indie, Adventure, RPG, Casual | Action, Indie, Adventure, Casual |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Unrated | Unrated |
| Price | 3.99 USD | 39.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 59.3% positive (118 reviews) | 8 reviews |
| Multiplayer | Single-player only | Single-player only |
| Developers | Axe Games | Daniel Li |
Side by side
- Both share Action, Indie, Adventure on Steam.
- Deep Space (2020) is 4 years older than Magic Runes (2024).
- Deep Space is currently ~90% cheaper on Steam than Magic Runes (3.99 USD vs. 39.99 USD).
Deep Space vs Magic Runes — FAQ
- Should I play Deep Space or Magic Runes first?
- If you want chronology, Deep Space (2020) came out before Magic Runes (2024). 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 Deep Space and Magic Runes similar?
- They overlap on Action, Indie, 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.