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Martin and the Magic Staff vs Old Tunnel

Martin and the Magic Staff and Old Tunnel both land in 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 Indie, Adventure on Steam. Martin and the Magic Staff (2022) is 1 year older than Old Tunnel (2023). Martin and the Magic Staff is currently ~44% cheaper on Steam than Old Tunnel (4.99 USD vs. 8.99 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 Martin and the Magic Staff

Choose Martin and the Magic Staff if you want an Action game with Custom Volume Controls, Playable without Timed Input, and Keyboard Only Option. On Steam, it's currently about 44% cheaper on the Steam Store. Martin and the Magic Staff launched in 2022.

Choose Old Tunnel

Choose Old Tunnel if you want a RPG experience. Old Tunnel launched in 2023.

Both Martin and the Magic Staff and Old Tunnel sit in 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

Martin and the Magic Staff vs Old Tunnel — Steam metadata comparison
Martin and the Magic Staff — Steam game coverMartin and the Magic StaffOld Tunnel — Steam game coverOld Tunnel
Released20222023
GenresAction, Indie, AdventureIndie, Adventure, RPG
PlatformsWindows, macOSWindows
Steam DeckUnratedUnrated
Price4.99 USD8.99 USD
Steam reviews2 reviews61.5% positive (13 reviews)
MultiplayerSingle-player onlySingle-player only
DevelopersFloyd Game StudioHugePixel

Side by side

Martin and the Magic Staff vs Old Tunnel — FAQ

Should I play Martin and the Magic Staff or Old Tunnel first?
If you want chronology, Martin and the Magic Staff (2022) came out before Old Tunnel (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 Martin and the Magic Staff and Old Tunnel similar?
They overlap on 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.
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