Choose Black Magic (C64/CPC/Spectrum)
Choose Black Magic (C64/CPC/Spectrum) if you want a RPG experience. Black Magic (C64/CPC/Spectrum) launched in 2023.
Black Magic (C64/CPC/Spectrum) vs Hero of the Golden Talisman (C64/CPC)
Black Magic (C64/CPC/Spectrum) and Hero of the Golden Talisman (C64/CPC) both land in Action, 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, Adventure on Steam. Both released in 2023. Hero of the Golden Talisman (C64/CPC) is currently ~20% cheaper on Steam than Black Magic (C64/CPC/Spectrum) (3.99 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 Hero of the Golden Talisman (C64/CPC)
Choose Hero of the Golden Talisman (C64/CPC) if it's currently about 20% cheaper on the Steam Store. Hero of the Golden Talisman (C64/CPC) launched in 2023.
Both Black Magic (C64/CPC/Spectrum) and Hero of the Golden Talisman (C64/CPC) sit in Action 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
 Black Magic (C64/CPC/Spectrum) |  Hero of the Golden Talisman (C64/CPC) | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2023 | 2023 |
| Genres | Action, Adventure, RPG | Action, Adventure |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Unrated | Unrated |
| Price | 4.99 USD | 3.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 1 reviews | 1 reviews |
| Multiplayer | Single-player only | Single-player only |
| Developers | Datasoft, Inc. | Mr Chip Software |
Side by side
- Both share Action, Adventure on Steam.
- Both released in 2023.
- Hero of the Golden Talisman (C64/CPC) is currently ~20% cheaper on Steam than Black Magic (C64/CPC/Spectrum) (3.99 USD vs. 4.99 USD).
Black Magic (C64/CPC/Spectrum) vs Hero of the Golden Talisman (C64/CPC) — FAQ
- Are Black Magic (C64/CPC/Spectrum) and Hero of the Golden Talisman (C64/CPC) similar?
- They overlap on Action, 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.