Choose Magic Research
Choose Magic Research if you want an Adventure and Casual experience. Magic Research launched in 2023.
Magic Research vs Magic Research 2
Magic Research and Magic Research 2 both land in Simulation 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 are Simulation games on Steam. Magic Research (2023) is 1 year older than Magic Research 2 (2024). Magic Research 2 scores higher on Steam reviews (92.9% positive) than Magic Research (90.3% 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 Magic Research 2
Choose Magic Research 2 if you want an Indie and RPG game with Adjustable Text Size, Narrated Game Menus, and Mouse Only Option. On Steam, it carries the stronger Steam consensus at 92.9% positive across 493 reviews.
Both Magic Research and Magic Research 2 sit in Simulation 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
 Magic Research |  Magic Research 2 | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2023 | 2024 |
| Genres | Adventure, Simulation, Casual | Indie, Simulation, RPG |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Deck Playable | Deck Playable |
| Price | 4.99 USD | 5.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 90.3% positive (329 reviews) | 92.9% positive (493 reviews) |
| Multiplayer | Single-player only | Single-player only |
| Developers | Maticolotto | Maticolotto |
Side by side
- Both are Simulation games on Steam.
- Magic Research (2023) is 1 year older than Magic Research 2 (2024).
- Magic Research 2 scores higher on Steam reviews (92.9% positive) than Magic Research (90.3% positive).
- Magic Research is currently ~17% cheaper on Steam than Magic Research 2 (4.99 USD vs. 5.99 USD).
- Both are Deck Playable.
Magic Research vs Magic Research 2 — FAQ
- Which is better, Magic Research or Magic Research 2?
- On Steam reviews Magic Research 2 scores higher (92.9% positive) than Magic Research (90.3% positive). Both have enough reviews to trust the signal, so for players using reviews alone, Magic Research 2 is the safer pick. Genre fit still matters — check the side-by-side table for the categories each game lands in.
- Should I play Magic Research or Magic Research 2 first?
- If you want chronology, Magic Research (2023) came out before Magic Research 2 (2024). 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 Magic Research and Magic Research 2 similar?
- They overlap on Simulation 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.