Choose Scandal Notes
Choose Scandal Notes if it matches what drew you to this matchup. Scandal Notes launched in 2022.
Scandal Notes vs Forbidden Magic
Scandal Notes 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. Scandal Notes (2022) is 1 year older than Forbidden Magic (2023). Forbidden Magic is currently ~0% cheaper on Steam than Scandal Notes (4.99 USD vs. 4.99 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 Forbidden Magic
Choose Forbidden Magic if it's Steam Deck Verified, so handheld play works out of the box. Forbidden Magic launched in 2023.
Both Scandal Notes 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
 Scandal Notes |  Forbidden Magic | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2022 | 2023 |
| Genres | Indie, RPG | Indie, RPG |
| Platforms | Windows, macOS, Linux | Windows, macOS, Linux |
| Steam Deck | Unrated | Deck Verified |
| Price | 4.99 USD | 4.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 5 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.
- Scandal Notes (2022) is 1 year older than Forbidden Magic (2023).
- Forbidden Magic is currently ~0% cheaper on Steam than Scandal Notes (4.99 USD vs. 4.99 USD).
- Forbidden Magic is Deck Verified on Steam Deck; Scandal Notes has no Deck rating yet.
Scandal Notes vs Forbidden Magic — FAQ
- Should I play Scandal Notes or Forbidden Magic first?
- If you want chronology, Scandal Notes (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 Scandal Notes 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.