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Games like Magic Frame

If Magic Frame is your kind of game, the closest matches are ION Shift, Downwell and Cat Box Paradox — picked from the ranked list below. Reviewers single out its deliberate animations feel weighty, eerie world evokes danger and mastering timing is essential. 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 Magic Frame: Go on a journey in Magic Frame - classics inspired Action-platformer. Explore levels and caves, fight bosses, upgrade equipment and enjoy the ambient.

2021ActionIndieAdventure0.99 USDWindowsby Nimos Games
Magic Frame — Steam game cover
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Steam players who put hours into Magic Frame 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. ION Shift

    WHY THIS

    Shares precision platforming and an atmospheric mood with Magic Frame.

    Top pick for Magic Frame fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Action and Indie with Magic Frame.

    ION Shift delivers fast, high-stakes gameplay with precision controls and a unique sandbox-style approach to combat arenas. The campaign progressively challenges the player through evolving level design, tight mechanics, and a focus on player-driven mastery.

    2024ActionIndie3.59 USDSteam ↗
  2. Downwell

    WHY THIS

    Shares a challenging mood with Magic Frame.

    Second-strongest match for Magic Frame fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Action and Indie with Magic Frame.

    Downwell is a curious game about a young person venturing down a well in search of untold treasures with only his Gunboots to protect him.

    2015ActionIndieAdventure2.99 USDDeck VerifiedSteam ↗
  3. Cat Box Paradox

    WHY THIS

    Third-strongest match for Magic Frame fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Action and Indie with Magic Frame.

    In this fast paced retro platform game, you must think fast as you run, jump and swap colour, making your way through 8 floors of challenging and amusing colour changing mayhem.

    2021ActionIndie3.99 USDSteam ↗
  4. HAMISH

    WHY THIS

    Ranked #4 for Magic Frame fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Action and Indie with Magic Frame.

    Hamish is a fast-paced, momentum-driven action platformer where every step could be your last. Run, jump, and grapple your way through rising lava, snowy peaks, neon-lit cities, and more, mastering speed and precision while taking down ruthless enemies.

    ActionIndieAdventureSteam ↗
  5. Easy Simple Game

    WHY THIS

    Ranked #5 for Magic Frame fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Action and Indie with Magic Frame.

    Meet the Unsuspicious dude, take a job from him and walk through deadly spikes, slimes and spinning blades. Sounds pretty simple, isn't it?

    2022ActionIndieAdventure1.99 USDSteam ↗
  6. Windswept

    WHY THIS

    Shares an atmospheric mood with Magic Frame.

    Ranked #6 for Magic Frame fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Action and Indie with Magic Frame.

    🦆 Marbles and 🐢 Checkers need your help finding their way home after being swept away in a storm. In this 90s buddy-platformer there's a ton of stuff to do and even more to collect!

    2025ActionIndieAdventure19.99 USDDeck PlayableSteam ↗
  7. Kaze and the Wild Masks

    WHY THIS

    Shares precision platforming and an atmospheric mood with Magic Frame.

    Ranked #7 for Magic Frame fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Action and Indie with Magic Frame.

    Go on a journey as Kaze in this 90’s classics inspired platformer. When the Crystal Islands get cursed, Kaze needs to save her friend Hogo while facing enraged living vegetables. Find the Wild Masks to unleash the powers of the legendary guardians and master land, sky and sea.

    2021ActionIndieAdventure14.99 USDDeck VerifiedSteam ↗
  8. Slime-san: Superslime Edition

    WHY THIS

    Shares a challenging mood with Magic Frame.

    Ranked #8 for Magic Frame fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Action and Indie with Magic Frame.

    Slime-san was minding his own business when suddenly… A giant worm appeared and gobbled him up! Deep within the worm’s belly, Slime-san has to face a decision: Be digested by the incoming wall of stomach acid... Or jump, slide and slime his way through the worm and back out its mouth!

    2017ActionIndieAdventure14.99 USDDeck PlayableSteam ↗

Cheaper alternatives

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

  1. UBERMOSH

    WHY THIS

    Priced ~51% under Magic Frame on Steam right now. Shares Action and Indie with Magic Frame.

    UBERMOSH is an arcade game about cutting bullets with a sword, in a gun-filled cyberpunk mosh pit.

    2015ActionIndie0.49 USDDeck VerifiedSteam ↗
  2. Miss Neko

    WHY THIS

    Priced ~51% under Magic Frame on Steam right now. Shares Action with Magic Frame.

    Together the full picture of all the lovely beast ladies with your own hands, play Yakyuken with them, collect their portraits. Hope you have a relaxing and enjoyable game time:)

    2019ActionCasual0.49 USDDeck PlayableSteam ↗
  3. QUICKERFLAK

    WHY THIS

    Priced ~51% under Magic Frame on Steam right now. Shares Action and Indie with Magic Frame.

    QUICKERFLAK is an experimental fast-paced time-attack top-down combat retro-hardcore minigame, that can be finished in a minute.

    2022ActionIndieAdventure0.49 USDDeck VerifiedSteam ↗
  4. Save Jesus

    WHY THIS

    Priced ~51% under Magic Frame on Steam right now. Shares Indie with Magic Frame.

    Someone is trying to murder Jesus. Disguised as Caesar with the Roman Empire by his side, an evil impostor from the future has set hundreds of deadly traps. Redirect the traps, kill the Romans and protect Jesus!

    2016IndieCasual0.49 USDDeck PlayableSteam ↗
  5. Barro

    WHY THIS

    Priced ~51% under Magic Frame on Steam right now. Shares Indie with Magic Frame.

    Choose your little car and race!

    2018IndieCasualRacing0.49 USDDeck VerifiedSteam ↗
  6. Gachi Heroes

    WHY THIS

    Priced ~51% under Magic Frame on Steam right now. Shares Action and Indie with Magic Frame.

    Gachi Heroes is a game about the dark fantasies. That's amazing an endlass journey in which you will know yourself with your favorite gachimuchi characters. How deep would you go?

    2018ActionIndieAdventure0.49 USDDeck VerifiedSteam ↗
  7. Trip to Vinelands

    WHY THIS

    Priced ~51% under Magic Frame on Steam right now. Shares Action and Indie with Magic Frame.

    Trip to Vinelands is an arcade retro hardcore maze wanderer minigame.

    2016ActionIndie0.49 USDDeck VerifiedSteam ↗
  8. TTV2

    WHY THIS

    Priced ~51% under Magic Frame on Steam right now. Shares Action and Indie with Magic Frame.

    TTV2 is an arcade retro hardcore maze wanderer minigame, sequel to Trip to Vinelands.

    2017ActionIndie0.49 USDSteam ↗

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 with Magic Frame.

    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 Action and Adventure with Magic Frame.

    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 Magic Frame.

    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 Action and Indie with Magic Frame.

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

    2018ActionIndieFree To PlayFreeSteam ↗
  5. ENA: Dream BBQ

    WHY THIS

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

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

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

    WHY THIS

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

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

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

    WHY THIS

    Free-to-play pick from the same recommendation pool — no purchase to try it. Shares Action and Indie with Magic Frame.

    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 ↗
  8. STRAFTAT

    WHY THIS

    Free-to-play pick from the same recommendation pool — no purchase to try it. Shares Action with Magic Frame.

    STRAFTAT is a 1v1/2v2 ONLINE first person SHOOTER with quick rounds in over 350 MAPS ; Including all WEAPONS, proximity chat and 4 players FFA.

    2024ActionFreeDeck PlayableSteam ↗

More from Nimos Games

Other recommendable Steam games by Nimos Games, ranked by review count so the studio's hits land first.

  1. Dark Frame

    WHY THIS

    Another title from Nimos Games, the studio behind Magic Frame. Shares Action and Indie with Magic Frame.

    Simple platformer in a dark setting

    2021ActionIndieAdventure0.99 USDDeck PlayableSteam ↗
  2. Jigsaw Frame: Relax

    WHY THIS

    Another title from Nimos Games, the studio behind Magic Frame. Shares Indie with Magic Frame.

    This is a "beautiful girl puzzle interactive" game, in the game, your goal is to put the puzzle pieces together.

    2021IndieCasual0.99 USDSteam ↗
  3. Jigsaw Frame: Hot Anime

    WHY THIS

    Another title from Nimos Games, the studio behind Magic Frame. Shares Indie with Magic Frame.

    This is a "beautiful girl puzzle interactive" game, in the game, your goal is to put the puzzle pieces together.

    2021IndieCasual2.99 USDSteam ↗
  4. Shunga Frame

    WHY THIS

    Another title from Nimos Games, the studio behind Magic Frame. Shares Indie and Adventure with Magic Frame.

    Immerse yourself in the world of traditional Japanese erotic art with Shunga Frame. Relaxing music, candid arts and atmosphere of ancient japan. Awesome for relax after a day at work.

    2021StrategyIndieAdventure1.99 USDSteam ↗

Frequently asked about Magic Frame

How much does Magic Frame cost?
Magic Frame is listed on Steam at 0.99 USD (current store price; Steam sales may reduce this temporarily).
What games are most similar to Magic Frame?
Based on Steam play patterns and shared genres/tags, the games most often recommended alongside Magic Frame are ION Shift, Downwell, Cat Box Paradox.
Who developed Magic Frame?
Magic Frame was developed by Nimos Games.

imho.run ranks Steam game alternatives using a mix of collaborative filtering (ALS / iALS / EASE / LightGCN), content scoring over genres, categories, Steam tags, developers, and publishers, plus AI-extracted vibes mined from review text. The page above is generated in seed mode anchored on Magic Frame.

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