Choose Deflector
Choose Deflector if it matches what drew you to this matchup. Deflector launched in 2023.
Deflector vs Magicraft
Deflector and Magicraft both land in Action, Indie, Adventure 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, Adventure on Steam. Deflector (2023) is 1 year older than Magicraft (2024). Magicraft scores higher on Steam reviews (96.1% positive) than Deflector (88.6% positive). 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 Magicraft
Choose Magicraft if it carries the stronger Steam consensus at 96.1% positive across 3,335 reviews.
Both Deflector and Magicraft sit in Action, Indie, and Adventure 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
 Deflector |  Magicraft | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2023 | 2024 |
| Genres | Action, Indie, Adventure, RPG | Action, Indie, Adventure, RPG |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Deck Verified | Deck Verified |
| Price | 19.99 USD | 12.79 USD |
| Steam reviews | 88.6% positive (175 reviews) | 96.1% positive (3,335 reviews) |
| Multiplayer | Single-player only | Single-player only |
| Developers | Arrowfist Games | Wave Games |
Side by side
- Both share Action, Indie, Adventure on Steam.
- Deflector (2023) is 1 year older than Magicraft (2024).
- Magicraft scores higher on Steam reviews (96.1% positive) than Deflector (88.6% positive).
- Magicraft is currently ~36% cheaper on Steam than Deflector (12.79 USD vs. 19.99 USD).
- Both are Deck Verified.
Deflector vs Magicraft — FAQ
- Which is better, Deflector or Magicraft?
- On Steam reviews Magicraft scores higher (96.1% positive) than Deflector (88.6% positive). Both have enough reviews to trust the signal, so for players using reviews alone, Magicraft is the safer pick. Genre fit still matters — check the side-by-side table for the categories each game lands in.
- Should I play Deflector or Magicraft first?
- If you want chronology, Deflector (2023) came out before Magicraft (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 Deflector and Magicraft similar?
- They overlap on Action, Indie, Adventure 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.
- Do Deflector and Magicraft both run on Steam Deck?
- Yes — both are Steam Deck Verified, meaning Valve confirms they run with full controller support, legible text, and default settings out of the box.