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 Brutalism
Magrunner: Dark Pulse and Brutalism 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 5 years older than Brutalism (2018). Brutalism is currently ~75% cheaper on Steam than Magrunner: Dark Pulse (4.99 USD vs. 19.99 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 Brutalism
Choose Brutalism if you want a Casual experience. On Steam, it's currently about 75% cheaper on the Steam Store. Brutalism launched in 2018.
Both Magrunner: Dark Pulse and Brutalism 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 |  Brutalism | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2013 | 2018 |
| Genres | Action, Indie, Adventure | Action, Indie, Adventure, Casual |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows, macOS |
| Steam Deck | Deck Playable | Unrated |
| Price | 19.99 USD | 4.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 78% positive (209 reviews) | 5 reviews |
| Multiplayer | Single-player only | Single-player only |
| Developers | Frogwares | Stroboskop |
Side by side
- Both share Action, Indie, Adventure on Steam.
- Magrunner: Dark Pulse (2013) is 5 years older than Brutalism (2018).
- Brutalism is currently ~75% cheaper on Steam than Magrunner: Dark Pulse (4.99 USD vs. 19.99 USD).
- Magrunner: Dark Pulse is Deck Playable on Steam Deck; Brutalism has no Deck rating yet.
Magrunner: Dark Pulse vs Brutalism — FAQ
- Should I play Magrunner: Dark Pulse or Brutalism first?
- If you want chronology, Magrunner: Dark Pulse (2013) came out before Brutalism (2018). 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 Brutalism 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. Brutalism doesn't have a Deck rating yet, so its Deck behaviour is currently unverified.