Choose Running on Magic
Choose Running on Magic if you want an Adventure experience. Running on Magic launched in 2022.
Running on Magic vs Horse Runner DX
Running on Magic and Horse Runner DX both land in Action, Indie, Casual 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, Casual on Steam. Running on Magic (2022) is 3 years older than Horse Runner DX (2025). Horse Runner DX is currently ~0% cheaper on Steam than Running on Magic (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 Horse Runner DX
Choose Horse Runner DX if you want a Racing game with Color Alternatives, Camera Comfort, and Custom Volume Controls. On Steam, it's the newer release (2025) and ships with the modern feature baseline. Horse Runner DX launched in 2025.
Both Running on Magic and Horse Runner DX sit in Action, Indie, and Casual on Steam and both list Steam Leaderboards, 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 |  Horse Runner DX | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2022 | 2025 |
| Genres | Action, Indie, Adventure, Casual | Action, Indie, Casual, Racing |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows, Linux |
| Steam Deck | Unrated | Unrated |
| Price | 4.99 USD | 4.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 6 reviews | 97.3% positive (37 reviews) |
| Multiplayer | Single-player only | Single-player only |
| Developers | Gusarapo Games | Mat Makes Games |
Side by side
- Both share Action, Indie, Casual on Steam.
- Running on Magic (2022) is 3 years older than Horse Runner DX (2025).
- Horse Runner DX is currently ~0% cheaper on Steam than Running on Magic (4.99 USD vs. 4.99 USD).
Running on Magic vs Horse Runner DX — FAQ
- Should I play Running on Magic or Horse Runner DX first?
- If you want chronology, Running on Magic (2022) came out before Horse Runner DX (2025). 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 Horse Runner DX similar?
- They overlap on Action, Indie, Casual 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.