Clip maker vs Desktop MagicBox
Clip maker and Desktop MagicBox both land in Indie, Simulation 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, Simulation on Steam. Clip maker (2021) is 3 years older than Desktop MagicBox (2024). Clip maker is free; Desktop MagicBox is paid (1.99 USD). No login or purchase needed — scroll for the full table, the verdict FAQ, and links to ranked similar games for both titles.
Side-by-side comparison
 Clip maker |  Desktop MagicBox | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2021 | 2024 |
| Genres | Indie, Simulation | Indie, Simulation, Casual, Animation & Modeling, Design & Illustration, Utilities, Video Production |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Deck Unsupported | Unrated |
| Price | Free to play | 1.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 78.1% positive (114 reviews) | 3 reviews |
| Multiplayer | Single-player only | Single-player only |
| Developers | Games For Pleasure | Megu Studio |
Side by side
- Both share Indie, Simulation on Steam.
- Clip maker (2021) is 3 years older than Desktop MagicBox (2024).
- Clip maker is free; Desktop MagicBox is paid (1.99 USD).
- Clip maker is Deck Unsupported on Steam Deck; Desktop MagicBox has no Deck rating yet.
Clip maker vs Desktop MagicBox — FAQ
- Should I play Clip maker or Desktop MagicBox first?
- If you want chronology, Clip maker (2021) came out before Desktop MagicBox (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 Clip maker and Desktop MagicBox similar?
- They overlap on Indie, Simulation 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 Clip maker free?
- Yes — Clip maker is a free-to-play Steam title. Desktop MagicBox is paid (1.99 USD).