Choose Ignatius
Choose Ignatius if it matches what drew you to this matchup. Ignatius launched in 2020.
Ignatius vs Magnus Failure
Ignatius and Magnus Failure both land in Indie, Adventure, Casual 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, Casual on Steam. Ignatius (2020) is 1 year older than Magnus Failure (2021). Magnus Failure is currently ~38% cheaper on Steam than Ignatius (4.99 USD vs. 7.99 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 Magnus Failure
Choose Magnus Failure if it's currently about 38% cheaper on the Steam Store. Magnus Failure launched in 2021.
Both Ignatius and Magnus Failure sit in Indie, Adventure, and Casual 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
 Ignatius |  Magnus Failure | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2020 | 2021 |
| Genres | Indie, Adventure, Casual | Indie, Adventure, Casual |
| Platforms | Windows, Linux | Windows, Linux |
| Steam Deck | Unrated | Unrated |
| Price | 7.99 USD | 4.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 6 reviews | 53.8% positive (13 reviews) |
| Multiplayer | Single-player only | Single-player only |
| Developers | Sons of Welder, FM Simple Games Studio | Sons of Welder |
Side by side
- Both share Indie, Adventure, Casual on Steam.
- Ignatius (2020) is 1 year older than Magnus Failure (2021).
- Magnus Failure is currently ~38% cheaper on Steam than Ignatius (4.99 USD vs. 7.99 USD).
Ignatius vs Magnus Failure — FAQ
- Should I play Ignatius or Magnus Failure first?
- If you want chronology, Ignatius (2020) came out before Magnus Failure (2021). 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 Ignatius and Magnus Failure similar?
- They overlap on Indie, Adventure, Casual 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.