Choose Magic defense
Choose Magic defense if it's currently about 75% cheaper on the Steam Store. Magic defense launched in 2021.
Magic defense vs The Unearthened - Complete Edition
Magic defense and The Unearthened - Complete Edition both land in Strategy 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 Strategy games on Steam. Magic defense (2021) is 2 years older than The Unearthened - Complete Edition (2023). Magic defense is currently ~75% cheaper on Steam than The Unearthened - Complete Edition (1.99 USD vs. 7.99 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 The Unearthened - Complete Edition
Choose The Unearthened - Complete Edition if you want a Simulation game with Camera Comfort, Custom Volume Controls, and Stereo Sound. The Unearthened - Complete Edition launched in 2023.
Both Magic defense and The Unearthened - Complete Edition sit in Strategy 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
 Magic defense |  The Unearthened - Complete Edition | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2021 | 2023 |
| Genres | Strategy | Strategy, Simulation |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows, Linux |
| Steam Deck | Unrated | Deck Playable |
| Price | 1.99 USD | 7.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 2 reviews | 4 reviews |
| Multiplayer | Single-player only | Single-player only |
| Developers | Phoenixxx Games | B.V.S |
Side by side
- Both are Strategy games on Steam.
- Magic defense (2021) is 2 years older than The Unearthened - Complete Edition (2023).
- Magic defense is currently ~75% cheaper on Steam than The Unearthened - Complete Edition (1.99 USD vs. 7.99 USD).
- The Unearthened - Complete Edition is Deck Playable on Steam Deck; Magic defense has no Deck rating yet.
Magic defense vs The Unearthened - Complete Edition — FAQ
- Should I play Magic defense or The Unearthened - Complete Edition first?
- If you want chronology, Magic defense (2021) came out before The Unearthened - Complete Edition (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 Magic defense and The Unearthened - Complete Edition similar?
- They overlap on Strategy 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.