Angry Video Game Nerd Adventures vs Mago
Angry Video Game Nerd Adventures and Mago 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. Angry Video Game Nerd Adventures (2013) is 9 years older than Mago (2022). Angry Video Game Nerd Adventures scores higher on Steam reviews (88.8% positive) than Mago (86.7% positive). No login or purchase needed — scroll for the full table, the verdict FAQ, and links to ranked similar games for both titles.
Side-by-side comparison
 Angry Video Game Nerd Adventures |  Mago | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2013 | 2022 |
| Genres | Action, Indie, Adventure | Indie, Adventure |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Deck Verified | Deck Verified |
| Price | 4.99 USD | 5.24 USD |
| Steam reviews | 88.8% positive (1,940 reviews) | 86.7% positive (113 reviews) |
| Multiplayer | Single-player only | Single-player only |
| Developers | FreakZone Games | Dream Potion Games |
Side by side
- Both share Indie, Adventure on Steam.
- Angry Video Game Nerd Adventures (2013) is 9 years older than Mago (2022).
- Angry Video Game Nerd Adventures scores higher on Steam reviews (88.8% positive) than Mago (86.7% positive).
- Angry Video Game Nerd Adventures is currently ~5% cheaper on Steam than Mago (4.99 USD vs. 5.24 USD).
- Both are Deck Verified.
Angry Video Game Nerd Adventures vs Mago — FAQ
- Which is better, Angry Video Game Nerd Adventures or Mago?
- On Steam reviews Angry Video Game Nerd Adventures scores higher (88.8% positive) than Mago (86.7% positive). Both have enough reviews to trust the signal, so for players using reviews alone, Angry Video Game Nerd Adventures is the safer pick. Genre fit still matters — check the side-by-side table for the categories each game lands in.
- Should I play Angry Video Game Nerd Adventures or Mago first?
- If you want chronology, Angry Video Game Nerd Adventures (2013) came out before Mago (2022). 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 Angry Video Game Nerd Adventures and Mago 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.
- Do Angry Video Game Nerd Adventures and Mago both run on Steam Deck?
- Yes — both are Steam Deck Verified, meaning Valve confirms they run with full controller support, legible text, and default settings out of the box.