Choose Magic Thief
Choose Magic Thief if it matches what drew you to this matchup. Magic Thief launched in 2022.
Magic Thief vs Skyward Bastion
Magic Thief and Skyward Bastion both land in Indie 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 Indie games on Steam. Magic Thief (2022) is 4 years older than Skyward Bastion (2026). 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 Skyward Bastion
Choose Skyward Bastion if you want a Strategy and Early Access game with Custom Volume Controls, Stereo Sound, and Playable without Timed Input. On Steam, it's the newer release (2026) and ships with the modern feature baseline. Skyward Bastion launched in 2026.
Both Magic Thief and Skyward Bastion sit in Indie 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 Thief |  Skyward Bastion | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2022 | 2026 |
| Genres | Indie | Strategy, Indie, Early Access |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Unrated | Unrated |
| Price | 4.99 USD | Price unknown |
| Steam reviews | 1 reviews | — |
| Multiplayer | Single-player only | Single-player only |
| Developers | Frost Mind | Shenkrad |
Side by side
- Both are Indie games on Steam.
- Magic Thief (2022) is 4 years older than Skyward Bastion (2026).
Magic Thief vs Skyward Bastion — FAQ
- Should I play Magic Thief or Skyward Bastion first?
- If you want chronology, Magic Thief (2022) came out before Skyward Bastion (2026). 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 Thief and Skyward Bastion similar?
- They overlap on Indie 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.