Choose The Legion of Maelstrom
Choose The Legion of Maelstrom if it matches what drew you to this matchup. The Legion of Maelstrom launched in 2021.
The Legion of Maelstrom vs Magic and Machines
The Legion of Maelstrom and Magic and Machines both land in Strategy, 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 Strategy, Adventure, RPG on Steam. The Legion of Maelstrom (2021) is 2 years older than Magic and Machines (2023). Magic and Machines is currently ~33% cheaper on Steam than The Legion of Maelstrom (3.99 USD vs. 5.99 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 Indie experience. On Steam, it's currently about 33% cheaper on the Steam Store. Magic and Machines launched in 2023.
Both The Legion of Maelstrom and Magic and Machines sit in Strategy, 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 Legion of Maelstrom |  Magic and Machines | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2021 | 2023 |
| Genres | Strategy, Adventure, RPG, Casual | Action, Strategy, Indie, Adventure, RPG, Casual |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows, macOS |
| Steam Deck | Unrated | Unrated |
| Price | 5.99 USD | 3.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 95.5% positive (22 reviews) | 2 reviews |
| Multiplayer | Single-player only | Single-player only |
| Developers | Andrew R. | Little Bear Studios |
Side by side
- Both share Strategy, Adventure, RPG on Steam.
- The Legion of Maelstrom (2021) is 2 years older than Magic and Machines (2023).
- Magic and Machines is currently ~33% cheaper on Steam than The Legion of Maelstrom (3.99 USD vs. 5.99 USD).
The Legion of Maelstrom vs Magic and Machines — FAQ
- Should I play The Legion of Maelstrom or Magic and Machines first?
- If you want chronology, The Legion of Maelstrom (2021) 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 Legion of Maelstrom and Magic and Machines similar?
- They overlap on Strategy, 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.