Choose MageRun
Choose MageRun if it's free to play, so the barrier to trying it is zero. MageRun launched in 2021.
MageRun vs Wizard Realm
MageRun and Wizard Realm both land in Action, Indie, Casual 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 share Action, Indie, Casual on Steam. MageRun (2021) is 3 years older than Wizard Realm (2024). MageRun is free; Wizard Realm is paid (0.99 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 Wizard Realm
Choose Wizard Realm if you want a RPG game with Multi-player, Steam Leaderboards, and Online Co-op. On Steam, it's the newer release (2024) and ships with the modern feature baseline. Wizard Realm launched in 2024.
Both MageRun and Wizard Realm sit in Action, Indie, and Casual 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
 MageRun |  Wizard Realm | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2021 | 2024 |
| Genres | Action, Indie, Casual | Action, Indie, RPG, Casual |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Unrated | Unrated |
| Price | Free to play | 0.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 4 reviews | 1 reviews |
| Multiplayer | Single-player only | Multi-player, Online Co-op, Co-op |
| Developers | AroGames | Natron Games |
Side by side
- Both share Action, Indie, Casual on Steam.
- MageRun (2021) is 3 years older than Wizard Realm (2024).
- MageRun is free; Wizard Realm is paid (0.99 USD).
- Wizard Realm has co-op; MageRun does not.
MageRun vs Wizard Realm — FAQ
- Should I play MageRun or Wizard Realm first?
- If you want chronology, MageRun (2021) came out before Wizard Realm (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 MageRun and Wizard Realm similar?
- They overlap on Action, Indie, Casual 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.
- Does MageRun have multiplayer like Wizard Realm?
- No. Wizard Realm supports multiplayer on Steam (Multi-player, Online Co-op, Co-op), while MageRun is listed as single-player only.
- Is MageRun free?
- Yes — MageRun is a free-to-play Steam title. Wizard Realm is paid (0.99 USD).