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Robber Knight vs Mage Mayhem

Robber Knight and Mage Mayhem both land in Strategy, Indie, 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 Strategy, Indie, RPG on Steam. Robber Knight (2022) is 1 year older than Mage Mayhem (2023). Mage Mayhem scores higher on Steam reviews (92.9% positive) than Robber Knight (65.2% 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 Robber Knight

Choose Robber Knight if you want an Early Access experience. Robber Knight launched in 2022.

Choose Mage Mayhem

Choose Mage Mayhem if you want an Action, Adventure, and Free To Play game with Online PvP and PvP. On Steam, it's free to play, so the barrier to trying it is zero. Mage Mayhem launched in 2023.

Both Robber Knight and Mage Mayhem sit in Strategy, Indie, and RPG on Steam and both list Multi-player, Online Co-op, and Co-op, 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

Robber Knight vs Mage Mayhem — Steam metadata comparison
Robber Knight — Steam game coverRobber KnightMage Mayhem — Steam game coverMage Mayhem
Released20222023
GenresStrategy, Indie, RPG, Early AccessAction, Strategy, Indie, Adventure, RPG, Free To Play
PlatformsWindowsWindows
Steam DeckDeck PlayableUnrated
Price39.99 USDFree to play
Steam reviews65.2% positive (135 reviews)92.9% positive (14 reviews)
MultiplayerMulti-player, Online Co-op, Co-opMulti-player, Online Co-op, Co-op
DevelopersSartorianD Games

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Robber Knight vs Mage Mayhem — FAQ

Should I play Robber Knight or Mage Mayhem first?
If you want chronology, Robber Knight (2022) came out before Mage Mayhem (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 Robber Knight and Mage Mayhem similar?
They overlap on Strategy, Indie, 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.
Do both Robber Knight and Mage Mayhem have co-op?
Yes — both list a co-op category on Steam. Specifics differ: Robber Knight ships Online Co-op, Co-op; Mage Mayhem ships Online Co-op, Co-op.
Is Mage Mayhem free?
Yes — Mage Mayhem is a free-to-play Steam title. Robber Knight is paid (39.99 USD).
Does Robber Knight run on Steam Deck?
Yes — Robber Knight is rated Deck Playable by Valve. Mage Mayhem doesn't have a Deck rating yet, so its Deck behaviour is currently unverified.
Robber Knight vs Mage Mayhem — Verdict (2026) · imho.run