Choose Magic and Machines
Choose Magic and Machines if you want an Indie experience. Magic and Machines launched in 2023.
Magic and Machines vs Victorious
Magic and Machines and Victorious both land in Action, Strategy, 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, Strategy, Adventure on Steam. Magic and Machines (2023) is 1 year older than Victorious (2024). Victorious is currently ~75% cheaper on Steam than Magic and Machines (0.99 USD vs. 3.99 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 Victorious
Choose Victorious if it's currently about 75% cheaper on the Steam Store. Victorious launched in 2024.
Both Magic and Machines and Victorious sit in Action, Strategy, 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
 Magic and Machines |  Victorious | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2023 | 2024 |
| Genres | Action, Strategy, Indie, Adventure, RPG, Casual | Action, Strategy, Adventure, RPG, Casual |
| Platforms | Windows, macOS | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Unrated | Unrated |
| Price | 3.99 USD | 0.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 2 reviews | 2 reviews |
| Multiplayer | Single-player only | Single-player only |
| Developers | Little Bear Studios | Andrew Nadanyi |
Side by side
- Both share Action, Strategy, Adventure on Steam.
- Magic and Machines (2023) is 1 year older than Victorious (2024).
- Victorious is currently ~75% cheaper on Steam than Magic and Machines (0.99 USD vs. 3.99 USD).
Magic and Machines vs Victorious — FAQ
- Should I play Magic and Machines or Victorious first?
- If you want chronology, Magic and Machines (2023) came out before Victorious (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 and Machines and Victorious similar?
- They overlap on Action, Strategy, 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.