Choose Magnus Positive Phototaxis
Choose Magnus Positive Phototaxis if it matches what drew you to this matchup. Magnus Positive Phototaxis launched in 2022.
Magnus Positive Phototaxis vs Lazarus A.D. 2222
Magnus Positive Phototaxis and Lazarus A.D. 2222 both land in 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 Indie, Adventure on Steam. Magnus Positive Phototaxis (2022) is 1 year older than Lazarus A.D. 2222 (2023). Lazarus A.D. 2222 is currently ~0% cheaper on Steam than Magnus Positive Phototaxis (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 Lazarus A.D. 2222
Choose Lazarus A.D. 2222 if you want a Casual experience. Lazarus A.D. 2222 launched in 2023.
Both Magnus Positive Phototaxis and Lazarus A.D. 2222 sit in 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
 Magnus Positive Phototaxis |  Lazarus A.D. 2222 | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2022 | 2023 |
| Genres | Indie, Adventure | Indie, Adventure, Casual |
| Platforms | Windows, Linux | Windows, Linux |
| Steam Deck | Unrated | Unrated |
| Price | 4.99 USD | 4.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 90% positive (20 reviews) | 8 reviews |
| Multiplayer | Single-player only | Single-player only |
| Developers | Sons of Welder, FM Simple Games Studio | Sons of Welder, FM Simple Games Studio |
Side by side
- Both share Indie, Adventure on Steam.
- Magnus Positive Phototaxis (2022) is 1 year older than Lazarus A.D. 2222 (2023).
- Lazarus A.D. 2222 is currently ~0% cheaper on Steam than Magnus Positive Phototaxis (4.99 USD vs. 4.99 USD).
Magnus Positive Phototaxis vs Lazarus A.D. 2222 — FAQ
- Should I play Magnus Positive Phototaxis or Lazarus A.D. 2222 first?
- If you want chronology, Magnus Positive Phototaxis (2022) came out before Lazarus A.D. 2222 (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 Magnus Positive Phototaxis and Lazarus A.D. 2222 similar?
- They overlap on 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.