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Martin and the Magic Staff vs Alien Cat Story

Martin and the Magic Staff and Alien Cat Story both land in 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 are Adventure games on Steam. Martin and the Magic Staff (2022) is 2 years older than Alien Cat Story (2024). Martin and the Magic Staff is currently ~44% cheaper on Steam than Alien Cat Story (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 and Indie 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 Alien Cat Story

Choose Alien Cat Story if it matches what drew you to this matchup. Alien Cat Story launched in 2024.

Both Martin and the Magic Staff and Alien Cat Story sit in 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 Alien Cat Story — Steam metadata comparison
Martin and the Magic Staff — Steam game coverMartin and the Magic StaffAlien Cat Story — Steam game coverAlien Cat Story
Released20222024
GenresAction, Indie, AdventureAdventure
PlatformsWindows, macOSWindows
Steam DeckUnratedUnrated
Price4.99 USD8.99 USD
Steam reviews2 reviews100% positive (10 reviews)
MultiplayerSingle-player onlySingle-player only
DevelopersFloyd Game StudioHugePixel

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Martin and the Magic Staff vs Alien Cat Story — FAQ

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