Choose Running on Magic
Choose Running on Magic if you want the Steam Leaderboards side of the pairing. Running on Magic launched in 2022.
Running on Magic vs Veriscape
Running on Magic and Veriscape both land in Action, Indie, Adventure 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, Indie, Adventure on Steam. Running on Magic (2022) is 1 year older than Veriscape (2023). Running on Magic is currently ~17% cheaper on Steam than Veriscape (4.99 USD vs. 6.00 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 Veriscape
Choose Veriscape if it matches what drew you to this matchup. Veriscape launched in 2023.
Both Running on Magic and Veriscape sit in Action, Indie, and Adventure 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
 Running on Magic |  Veriscape | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2022 | 2023 |
| Genres | Action, Indie, Adventure, Casual | Action, Indie, Adventure, Casual |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows, macOS |
| Steam Deck | Unrated | Unrated |
| Price | 4.99 USD | 6.00 USD |
| Steam reviews | 6 reviews | 3 reviews |
| Multiplayer | Single-player only | Single-player only |
| Developers | Gusarapo Games | GAMINATE |
Side by side
- Both share Action, Indie, Adventure on Steam.
- Running on Magic (2022) is 1 year older than Veriscape (2023).
- Running on Magic is currently ~17% cheaper on Steam than Veriscape (4.99 USD vs. 6.00 USD).
Running on Magic vs Veriscape — FAQ
- Should I play Running on Magic or Veriscape first?
- If you want chronology, Running on Magic (2022) came out before Veriscape (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 Running on Magic and Veriscape similar?
- They overlap on Action, Indie, Adventure 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.