Choose The Golden Rose: Book One
Choose The Golden Rose: Book One if you want a Casual experience. The Golden Rose: Book One launched in 2022.
The Golden Rose: Book One vs Forbidden Magic
The Golden Rose: Book One and Forbidden Magic both land in 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 Indie, RPG on Steam. The Golden Rose: Book One (2022) is 1 year older than Forbidden Magic (2023). The Golden Rose: Book One scores higher on Steam reviews (88.8% positive) than Forbidden Magic (75% 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 Forbidden Magic
Choose Forbidden Magic if it's currently about 58% cheaper on the Steam Store. Forbidden Magic launched in 2023.
Both The Golden Rose: Book One and Forbidden Magic sit in Indie 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
 The Golden Rose: Book One |  Forbidden Magic | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2022 | 2023 |
| Genres | Indie, RPG, Casual | Indie, RPG |
| Platforms | Windows, macOS, Linux | Windows, macOS, Linux |
| Steam Deck | Deck Unsupported | Deck Verified |
| Price | 11.99 USD | 4.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 88.8% positive (134 reviews) | 75% positive (12 reviews) |
| Multiplayer | Single-player only | Single-player only |
| Developers | Hosted Games | Heart's Choice |
Side by side
- Both share Indie, RPG on Steam.
- The Golden Rose: Book One (2022) is 1 year older than Forbidden Magic (2023).
- The Golden Rose: Book One scores higher on Steam reviews (88.8% positive) than Forbidden Magic (75% positive).
- Forbidden Magic is currently ~58% cheaper on Steam than The Golden Rose: Book One (4.99 USD vs. 11.99 USD).
- Steam Deck: The Golden Rose: Book One is Deck Unsupported, Forbidden Magic is Deck Verified.
The Golden Rose: Book One vs Forbidden Magic — FAQ
- Should I play The Golden Rose: Book One or Forbidden Magic first?
- If you want chronology, The Golden Rose: Book One (2022) came out before Forbidden Magic (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 The Golden Rose: Book One and Forbidden Magic similar?
- They overlap on 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.