Choose Magus Pocus
Choose Magus Pocus if you want an Adventure experience. On Steam, it's currently about 88% cheaper on the Steam Store. Magus Pocus launched in 2022.
Magus Pocus vs Onion Assault
Magus Pocus and Onion Assault both land in Action, Indie 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 on Steam. Magus Pocus (2022) is 1 year older than Onion Assault (2023). Magus Pocus is currently ~88% cheaper on Steam than Onion Assault (0.99 USD vs. 7.99 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 Onion Assault
Choose Onion Assault if it matches what drew you to this matchup. Onion Assault launched in 2023.
Both Magus Pocus and Onion Assault sit in Action and Indie 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
 Magus Pocus |  Onion Assault | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2022 | 2023 |
| Genres | Action, Indie, Adventure | Action, Indie |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Unrated | Deck Unsupported |
| Price | 0.99 USD | 7.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | — | 86.7% positive (15 reviews) |
| Multiplayer | Single-player only | Single-player only |
| Developers | Storm Wizard Studios | Hörberg Productions |
Side by side
- Both share Action, Indie on Steam.
- Magus Pocus (2022) is 1 year older than Onion Assault (2023).
- Magus Pocus is currently ~88% cheaper on Steam than Onion Assault (0.99 USD vs. 7.99 USD).
- Onion Assault is Deck Unsupported on Steam Deck; Magus Pocus has no Deck rating yet.
Magus Pocus vs Onion Assault — FAQ
- Should I play Magus Pocus or Onion Assault first?
- If you want chronology, Magus Pocus (2022) came out before Onion Assault (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 Magus Pocus and Onion Assault similar?
- They overlap on Action, Indie 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.