Choose Heart of Battle
Choose Heart of Battle if it matches what drew you to this matchup. Heart of Battle launched in 2022.
Heart of Battle vs Forbidden Magic
Heart of Battle 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. Heart of Battle (2022) is 1 year older than Forbidden Magic (2023). Heart of Battle scores higher on Steam reviews (88.9% 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 29% cheaper on the Steam Store. Forbidden Magic launched in 2023.
Both Heart of Battle 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
 Heart of Battle |  Forbidden Magic | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2022 | 2023 |
| Genres | Indie, RPG | Indie, RPG |
| Platforms | Windows, macOS, Linux | Windows, macOS, Linux |
| Steam Deck | Deck Verified | Deck Verified |
| Price | 6.99 USD | 4.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 88.9% positive (18 reviews) | 75% positive (12 reviews) |
| Multiplayer | Single-player only | Single-player only |
| Developers | Heart's Choice | Heart's Choice |
Side by side
- Both share Indie, RPG on Steam.
- Heart of Battle (2022) is 1 year older than Forbidden Magic (2023).
- Heart of Battle scores higher on Steam reviews (88.9% positive) than Forbidden Magic (75% positive).
- Forbidden Magic is currently ~29% cheaper on Steam than Heart of Battle (4.99 USD vs. 6.99 USD).
- Both are Deck Verified.
Heart of Battle vs Forbidden Magic — FAQ
- Should I play Heart of Battle or Forbidden Magic first?
- If you want chronology, Heart of Battle (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 Heart of Battle 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.
- Do Heart of Battle and Forbidden Magic 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.