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Twinland vs Black Magic (C64/CPC/Spectrum)

Twinland and Black Magic (C64/CPC/Spectrum) both land in Action, Adventure, RPG 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, Adventure, RPG on Steam. Twinland (2021) is 2 years older than Black Magic (C64/CPC/Spectrum) (2023). Black Magic (C64/CPC/Spectrum) is currently ~29% cheaper on Steam than Twinland (4.99 USD vs. 6.99 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 Twinland

Choose Twinland if you want an Indie experience. Twinland launched in 2021.

Choose Black Magic (C64/CPC/Spectrum)

Choose Black Magic (C64/CPC/Spectrum) if it's currently about 29% cheaper on the Steam Store. Black Magic (C64/CPC/Spectrum) launched in 2023.

Both Twinland and Black Magic (C64/CPC/Spectrum) sit in Action, Adventure, and RPG 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

Twinland vs Black Magic (C64/CPC/Spectrum) — Steam metadata comparison
Twinland — Steam game coverTwinlandBlack Magic (C64/CPC/Spectrum) — Steam game coverBlack Magic (C64/CPC/Spectrum)
Released20212023
GenresAction, Indie, Adventure, RPGAction, Adventure, RPG
PlatformsWindowsWindows
Steam DeckDeck PlayableUnrated
Price6.99 USD4.99 USD
Steam reviews5 reviews1 reviews
MultiplayerSingle-player onlySingle-player only
DevelopersKaiju SushiDatasoft, Inc.

Side by side

Twinland vs Black Magic (C64/CPC/Spectrum) — FAQ

Should I play Twinland or Black Magic (C64/CPC/Spectrum) first?
If you want chronology, Twinland (2021) came out before Black Magic (C64/CPC/Spectrum) (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 Twinland and Black Magic (C64/CPC/Spectrum) similar?
They overlap on Action, Adventure, RPG 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 Twinland run on Steam Deck?
Yes — Twinland is rated Deck Playable by Valve. Black Magic (C64/CPC/Spectrum) doesn't have a Deck rating yet, so its Deck behaviour is currently unverified.
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