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Games like Magnus Failure

If Magnus Failure is your kind of game, the closest matches are Ignatius, Starry Knight and Tales from Toyotoki: Arrival of the Witch (The witch of the Ihanashi) — picked from the ranked list below. Each pick is ranked by what players of this game also play, shared genres and tags, and review-mined similarity — not a generic popularity list.

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About Magnus Failure: Magnus Failure is an isometric exploration and adventure game with logical elements. The protagonist of the game is a person who, for unknown reasons, finds himself in the isolation of other people and scans the radio in search of a signal.

2021IndieAdventureCasual4.99 USDWindows · Linuxby Sons of Welder
Magnus Failure — Steam game cover

Players who liked Magnus Failure also play

Steam players who put hours into Magnus Failure also tend to own these titles — a signal called collaborative filtering. imho.run cross-references millions of library ownership patterns to surface games whose real audiences overlap, regardless of whether their genre tags match.

  1. Ignatius

    WHY THIS

    Top pick for Magnus Failure fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Indie and Adventure with Magnus Failure.

    Ignatius is a atmospheric puzzle-platformer game with an interesting story. The game with its visual form and plot refers to the old silent movies.

    2020IndieAdventureCasual7.99 USDSteam ↗
  2. Starry Knight

    WHY THIS

    Second-strongest match for Magnus Failure fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Indie and Adventure with Magnus Failure.

    Walk in Van Gogh’s paintings. Fight with the struggle that he went through in his life. Unveil the destiny of the starry, starry knight.Starry Knight is a 2D boss rush game focusing on unique boss design and emotional experiences.

    2021ActionIndieAdventure2.99 USDDeck VerifiedSteam ↗
  3. Tales from Toyotoki: Arrival of the Witch (The witch of the Ihanashi)

    WHY THIS

    Third-strongest match for Magnus Failure fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Indie and Adventure with Magnus Failure.

    The English version of the heartwarming story that was highly acclaimed in Japan. Enjoy the meticulously crafted narrative. Set in Okinawa, Japan, it is also a story that unravels the mysteries hidden within its history and fantasy.

    2022IndieAdventure24.98 USDDeck VerifiedSteam ↗
  4. ATONE: Heart of the Elder Tree

    WHY THIS

    Ranked #4 for Magnus Failure fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Indie and Adventure with Magnus Failure.

    ATONE is a Norse mythology-inspired, hand-drawn game that blends interactive storytelling and complex puzzles with a rhythm game combat system. Inherit the role of a young warrior named Estra as she journeys through Midgard to unveil the truth behind her father’s death.

    2023ActionIndieAdventure14.99 USDDeck VerifiedSteam ↗
  5. Torn Away

    WHY THIS

    Ranked #5 for Magnus Failure fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Indie and Adventure with Magnus Failure.

    Torn Away is an award winning interactive story with a unique blend of adventure games, side-scrollers, and cinematic first-person levels. Help little Asya find her way home in the middle of war.

    2023IndieAdventure14.99 USDDeck VerifiedSteam ↗
  6. Ghost Song

    WHY THIS

    Ranked #6 for Magnus Failure fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Indie and Adventure with Magnus Failure.

    On the desolate moon of Lorian, a long-dormant Deadsuit awakens from slumber. Journey beneath the surface on an atmospheric 2D adventure of self-discovery, ancient mysteries, and cosmic terror. Explore winding caverns and acquire new abilities to unearth this alien world’s long-buried secrets.

    2022ActionIndieAdventure19.99 USDDeck VerifiedSteam ↗
  7. Lydia

    WHY THIS

    Ranked #7 for Magnus Failure fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Indie and Adventure with Magnus Failure.

    Award winning emotional visual novel about a little girl in a world of adults. How can you find a monster you can’t see?

    2017IndieAdventureCasual3.99 USDDeck VerifiedSteam ↗
  8. Sanfu

    WHY THIS

    Ranked #8 for Magnus Failure fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Indie and Adventure with Magnus Failure.

    2000年,山城市新闻频道的电视画面莫名跳出一则旧广告,而广告的代言人是已经去世的特异功能少年——三眼神童。有传闻三眼神童的亡魂劫持了电视信号。 调查局受命展开调查。随着调查的深入,一个藏在黑暗处的犯罪团伙逐渐浮出水面。

    2023IndieAdventureRPG10.99 USDDeck PlayableSteam ↗

Cheaper alternatives

Games in the same vein priced at least 40% below Magnus Failure at current Steam store prices.

  1. POSTAL 2

    WHY THIS

    Priced ~80% under Magnus Failure on Steam right now. Shares Indie and Adventure with Magnus Failure.

    Live a week in the life of "The POSTAL Dude"; a hapless everyman just trying to check off some chores. Buying milk, returning an overdue library book, getting Gary Coleman's autograph, what could possibly go wrong?

    2012ActionIndieAdventure0.99 USDDeck VerifiedSteam ↗
  2. The Test

    WHY THIS

    Priced ~60% under Magnus Failure on Steam right now. Shares Indie and Adventure with Magnus Failure.

    You will answer a series of questions that will reveal truths from deep within. These questions may make you uncomfortable, but with great knowledge comes great sacrifice. Can you make it all the way through The Test, and if you do, are you sure you want the answers you seek?

    2020IndieAdventureSimulation1.99 USDDeck VerifiedSteam ↗
  3. Milk inside a bag of milk inside a bag of milk

    WHY THIS

    Priced ~70% under Magnus Failure on Steam right now. Shares Indie and Adventure with Magnus Failure.

    A short story about what sort of challenges everyday little things can be. Help the girl buy milk, be the first not to disappoint her.

    2020IndieAdventure1.49 USDDeck PlayableSteam ↗
  4. Blood and Bacon

    WHY THIS

    Priced ~80% under Magnus Failure on Steam right now. Shares Adventure and Casual with Magnus Failure.

    This Co-op Shooter , has Day and Night levels, multiple maps, players will take on 25 enemy types and numerous bosses, like Gargantuan Monsters and Minibosses every 10 days as you explore, shoot and run for your life against the onslaught of porcine monstrosities.

    2016ActionAdventureCasual0.99 USDSteam ↗
  5. Placid Plastic Duck Simulator

    WHY THIS

    Priced ~60% under Magnus Failure on Steam right now. Shares Casual with Magnus Failure.

    The ultimate high-tech rubber duck simulation, Placid Plastic Duck brings you dangerous levels of relaxation. With chill music, dreamy 3D graphics, and many different happy ducks, your only priority is to float around. Zero Ducks given.

    2022SimulationCasual1.99 USDDeck VerifiedSteam ↗
  6. Peggle Deluxe

    WHY THIS

    Priced ~80% under Magnus Failure on Steam right now. Shares Casual with Magnus Failure.

    Take your best shot with energizing arcade fun! Aim, shoot, clear the orange pegs, then sit back and cheer as 10 whimsical teachers guide you to Peggle greatness.

    2007Casual0.99 USDDeck PlayableSteam ↗
  7. shapez

    WHY THIS

    Priced ~80% under Magnus Failure on Steam right now. Shares Indie and Casual with Magnus Failure.

    shapez is an easy-going, minimalistic factory building game about the automation of shapes through extraction and satisfying production lines. Adapt to increasingly complex shapes and grow your factory across an infinitely expanding map. Your only limitation is your creativity!

    2020StrategyIndieSimulation0.99 USDDeck PlayableSteam ↗
  8. The Test: Hypothesis Rising

    WHY THIS

    Priced ~60% under Magnus Failure on Steam right now. Shares Indie and Adventure with Magnus Failure.

    The second chapter in The Test trilogy. Answer a series of in-depth questions to reveal hidden truths about yourself and unlock secrets to discover how your life can change drastically with just a few, slight modifications. ...But are you sure you want the answers you seek?

    2020IndieAdventureSimulation1.99 USDDeck VerifiedSteam ↗

Free alternatives

Free-to-play games that recommended players of this title also tend to enjoy.

  1. Doki Doki Literature Club!

    WHY THIS

    Free-to-play pick from the same recommendation pool — no purchase to try it. Shares Indie and Casual with Magnus Failure.

    The Literature Club is full of cute girls! Will you write the way into their heart? This game is not suitable for children or those who are easily disturbed.

    2017IndieFree To PlayCasualFreeDeck PlayableSteam ↗
  2. Life is Strange - Episode 1

    WHY THIS

    Free-to-play pick from the same recommendation pool — no purchase to try it. Shares Adventure with Magnus Failure.

    Episode 1 now FREE! Life is Strange is an award-winning and critically acclaimed episodic adventure game that allows the player to rewind time and affect the past, present and future.

    2015ActionAdventureFreeDeck PlayableSteam ↗
  3. Helltaker

    WHY THIS

    Free-to-play pick from the same recommendation pool — no purchase to try it. Shares Indie and Adventure with Magnus Failure.

    Helltaker is a short game about sharply dressed demon girls.

    2020IndieAdventureFree To PlayFreeDeck PlayableSteam ↗
  4. Ultimate Custom Night

    WHY THIS

    Free-to-play pick from the same recommendation pool — no purchase to try it. Shares Indie with Magnus Failure.

    Welcome to the ultimate FNAF mashup, featuring 50 selectable characters and custom difficulties!

    2018ActionIndieFree To PlayFreeSteam ↗
  5. Bongo Cat

    WHY THIS

    Free-to-play pick from the same recommendation pool — no purchase to try it. Shares Indie with Magnus Failure.

    Bongo cat needs your help. Bongo cat needz more hatz!!! Every time you press a key, Bongo cat will punch your taskbar. Type, click, play, work to collect more points. Which hats will you find?

    2025IndieSimulationMassively MultiplayerFreeDeck PlayableSteam ↗
  6. ENA: Dream BBQ

    WHY THIS

    Free-to-play pick from the same recommendation pool — no purchase to try it. Shares Indie and Adventure with Magnus Failure.

    Experience surreal environments and inexplicable characters as ENA in a new wild world.

    2025IndieAdventureFreeDeck VerifiedSteam ↗
  7. The Murder of Sonic the Hedgehog

    WHY THIS

    Free-to-play pick from the same recommendation pool — no purchase to try it. Shares Indie and Casual with Magnus Failure.

    Sonic the Hedgehog...was murdered!? Get to the bottom of the mystery in this brand-new adventure!

    2023IndieSimulationFree To PlayFreeDeck PlayableSteam ↗
  8. Indigo Park: Chapter 1

    WHY THIS

    Free-to-play pick from the same recommendation pool — no purchase to try it. Shares Indie and Adventure with Magnus Failure.

    Explore the abandoned childhood wonder of Indigo Park! Guided by Rambley the Raccoon, help restore power to the destroyed amusement park while you run from the reason it shut down.

    2024ActionIndieAdventureFreeDeck PlayableSteam ↗

More from Sons of Welder

Other recommendable Steam games by Sons of Welder, ranked by review count so the studio's hits land first.

  1. Ignatius

    WHY THIS

    Another title from Sons of Welder, the studio behind Magnus Failure. Shares Indie and Adventure with Magnus Failure.

    Ignatius is a atmospheric puzzle-platformer game with an interesting story. The game with its visual form and plot refers to the old silent movies.

    2020IndieAdventureCasual7.99 USDSteam ↗
  2. Theofil

    WHY THIS

    Another title from Sons of Welder, the studio behind Magnus Failure. Shares Indie and Adventure with Magnus Failure.

    Theofil is an action arcade game in which you'll guide a hooded hero wearing an ancient robe. Your weapon is a magical wooden staff that brave Theofil uses to destroy his enemies. His abilities will help you fight against dangerous enemies.

    2021IndieAdventure2.99 USDSteam ↗
  3. Magnus Imago

    WHY THIS

    Another title from Sons of Welder, the studio behind Magnus Failure. Shares Indie and Adventure with Magnus Failure.

    Magnus Imago is an atmospheric journey through a mysterious world of characters, traces and symbols. The task of the player is to solve the puzzles, using proper combinations of objects, finding them in the environment around him.

    2022IndieAdventure8.99 USDSteam ↗
  4. Magnus Positive Phototaxis

    WHY THIS

    Another title from Sons of Welder, the studio behind Magnus Failure. Shares Indie and Adventure with Magnus Failure.

    Magnus Positive Phototaxis is an atmospheric journey through a mysterious world of characters, traces and symbols. The task of the player is to solve the puzzles, using proper combinations of objects, finding them in the environment around him.

    2022IndieAdventure4.99 USDSteam ↗
  5. Lazarus A.D. 2222

    WHY THIS

    Another title from Sons of Welder, the studio behind Magnus Failure. Shares Indie and Adventure with Magnus Failure.

    The final part of the Sons of Welder game series, set in a dystopian universe, which uniquely combines games from the Magnus series. A game that you can experience on two levels. Hand-drawn motion comics. A metaphorical journey into oneself. A mystical experience with a touch of good humor.

    2023IndieAdventureCasual4.99 USDSteam ↗
  6. The Order of the Snake Scale

    WHY THIS

    Another title from Sons of Welder, the studio behind Magnus Failure. Shares Indie and Adventure with Magnus Failure.

    Inspired by Lovecraft, a psychological survival horror game set in a dystopian, alternative universe. Discover the mystery of the woman's death and learn the dark secrets of the Happy Rock. Are you ready?

    2024ActionIndieAdventure8.99 USDDeck VerifiedSteam ↗
  7. 100 hidden Cthulhu fish

    WHY THIS

    Another title from Sons of Welder, the studio behind Magnus Failure. Shares Indie and Casual with Magnus Failure.

    100 hidden Cthulhu fish is a hidden objects / clicker game. There are 100 fish hiding on each map. Your task is to find them all

    2024IndieCasual2.60 USDSteam ↗
  8. 100 hidden Cthulhu fish 2

    WHY THIS

    Another title from Sons of Welder, the studio behind Magnus Failure. Shares Indie and Casual with Magnus Failure.

    100 hidden Cthulhu fish 2 is a hidden objects / clicker game. There are 100 fish hiding on each map. Your task is to find them all

    2024IndieCasual1.50 USDSteam ↗

Plays great on Steam Deck

Valve-Verified or Playable picks from the similar pool — ready to go on Deck out of the box.

  1. Starry Knight

    WHY THIS

    Deck Verified — runs on Steam Deck out of the box. Shares Indie and Adventure with Magnus Failure.

    Walk in Van Gogh’s paintings. Fight with the struggle that he went through in his life. Unveil the destiny of the starry, starry knight.Starry Knight is a 2D boss rush game focusing on unique boss design and emotional experiences.

    2021ActionIndieAdventure2.99 USDDeck VerifiedSteam ↗
  2. Tales from Toyotoki: Arrival of the Witch (The witch of the Ihanashi)

    WHY THIS

    Deck Verified — runs on Steam Deck out of the box. Shares Indie and Adventure with Magnus Failure.

    The English version of the heartwarming story that was highly acclaimed in Japan. Enjoy the meticulously crafted narrative. Set in Okinawa, Japan, it is also a story that unravels the mysteries hidden within its history and fantasy.

    2022IndieAdventure24.98 USDDeck VerifiedSteam ↗
  3. ATONE: Heart of the Elder Tree

    WHY THIS

    Deck Verified — runs on Steam Deck out of the box. Shares Indie and Adventure with Magnus Failure.

    ATONE is a Norse mythology-inspired, hand-drawn game that blends interactive storytelling and complex puzzles with a rhythm game combat system. Inherit the role of a young warrior named Estra as she journeys through Midgard to unveil the truth behind her father’s death.

    2023ActionIndieAdventure14.99 USDDeck VerifiedSteam ↗
  4. Torn Away

    WHY THIS

    Deck Verified — runs on Steam Deck out of the box. Shares Indie and Adventure with Magnus Failure.

    Torn Away is an award winning interactive story with a unique blend of adventure games, side-scrollers, and cinematic first-person levels. Help little Asya find her way home in the middle of war.

    2023IndieAdventure14.99 USDDeck VerifiedSteam ↗
  5. Ghost Song

    WHY THIS

    Deck Verified — runs on Steam Deck out of the box. Shares Indie and Adventure with Magnus Failure.

    On the desolate moon of Lorian, a long-dormant Deadsuit awakens from slumber. Journey beneath the surface on an atmospheric 2D adventure of self-discovery, ancient mysteries, and cosmic terror. Explore winding caverns and acquire new abilities to unearth this alien world’s long-buried secrets.

    2022ActionIndieAdventure19.99 USDDeck VerifiedSteam ↗
  6. Lydia

    WHY THIS

    Deck Verified — runs on Steam Deck out of the box. Shares Indie and Adventure with Magnus Failure.

    Award winning emotional visual novel about a little girl in a world of adults. How can you find a monster you can’t see?

    2017IndieAdventureCasual3.99 USDDeck VerifiedSteam ↗

Frequently asked about Magnus Failure

How much does Magnus Failure cost?
Magnus Failure is listed on Steam at 4.99 USD (current store price; Steam sales may reduce this temporarily).
What games are most similar to Magnus Failure?
Based on Steam play patterns and shared genres/tags, the games most often recommended alongside Magnus Failure are Ignatius, Starry Knight, Tales from Toyotoki: Arrival of the Witch (The witch of the Ihanashi).
Who developed Magnus Failure?
Magnus Failure was developed by Sons of Welder and published by Sons of Welder, FM Simple Games Studio.

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