Choose Magrunner: Dark Pulse
Choose Magrunner: Dark Pulse if it matches what drew you to this matchup. Magrunner: Dark Pulse launched in 2013.
Magrunner: Dark Pulse vs Deep Sheol
Magrunner: Dark Pulse and Deep Sheol 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. Magrunner: Dark Pulse (2013) is 13 years older than Deep Sheol (2026). Deep Sheol scores higher on Steam reviews (100% positive) than Magrunner: Dark Pulse (78% 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 Deep Sheol
Choose Deep Sheol if you want the DualShock Controller Support and DualSense Controller Support side of the pairing. On Steam, it's currently about 72% cheaper on the Steam Store. Deep Sheol launched in 2026.
Both Magrunner: Dark Pulse and Deep Sheol 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
 Magrunner: Dark Pulse |  Deep Sheol | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2013 | 2026 |
| Genres | Action, Indie, Adventure | Action, Indie, Adventure |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows, Linux |
| Steam Deck | Deck Playable | Unrated |
| Price | 19.99 USD | 5.51 USD |
| Steam reviews | 78% positive (209 reviews) | 100% positive (25 reviews) |
| Multiplayer | Single-player only | Single-player only |
| Developers | Frogwares | Acid Arrow Studio, Sons of Welder |
Side by side
- Both share Action, Indie, Adventure on Steam.
- Magrunner: Dark Pulse (2013) is 13 years older than Deep Sheol (2026).
- Deep Sheol scores higher on Steam reviews (100% positive) than Magrunner: Dark Pulse (78% positive).
- Deep Sheol is currently ~72% cheaper on Steam than Magrunner: Dark Pulse (5.51 USD vs. 19.99 USD).
- Magrunner: Dark Pulse is Deck Playable on Steam Deck; Deep Sheol has no Deck rating yet.
Magrunner: Dark Pulse vs Deep Sheol — FAQ
- Should I play Magrunner: Dark Pulse or Deep Sheol first?
- If you want chronology, Magrunner: Dark Pulse (2013) came out before Deep Sheol (2026). 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 Magrunner: Dark Pulse and Deep Sheol 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.
- Does Magrunner: Dark Pulse run on Steam Deck?
- Yes — Magrunner: Dark Pulse is rated Deck Playable by Valve. Deep Sheol doesn't have a Deck rating yet, so its Deck behaviour is currently unverified.