Choose Locomoto
Choose Locomoto if it's Steam Deck Verified, so handheld play works out of the box. Locomoto launched in 2025.
Locomoto vs The Magic Bookstore
Locomoto and The Magic Bookstore both land in Indie, Adventure, 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 share Indie, Adventure, Simulation on Steam. Locomoto is Deck Verified on Steam Deck; The Magic Bookstore has no Deck rating yet. 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 The Magic Bookstore
Choose The Magic Bookstore if you want the DualShock Controller Support, Gamepad Recommended, and Color Alternatives side of the pairing.
Both Locomoto and The Magic Bookstore sit in Indie, Adventure, and 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
 Locomoto |  The Magic Bookstore | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2025 | — |
| Genres | Indie, Adventure, Simulation, Casual | Indie, Adventure, Simulation, Casual |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows, macOS |
| Steam Deck | Deck Verified | Unrated |
| Price | 24.99 USD | Price unknown |
| Steam reviews | 90.9% positive (384 reviews) | — |
| Multiplayer | Single-player only | Single-player only |
| Developers | Green Tile Digital | Dream Distillery Games |
Side by side
- Both share Indie, Adventure, Simulation on Steam.
- Locomoto is Deck Verified on Steam Deck; The Magic Bookstore has no Deck rating yet.
Locomoto vs The Magic Bookstore — FAQ
- Are Locomoto and The Magic Bookstore similar?
- They overlap on Indie, Adventure, 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.
- Does Locomoto run on Steam Deck?
- Yes — Locomoto is rated Deck Verified by Valve. The Magic Bookstore doesn't have a Deck rating yet, so its Deck behaviour is currently unverified.