Choose Magicka 2
Choose Magicka 2 if you want an Adventure experience. 3,090 Steam reviews back the pick.
Magicka 2 vs Lavalads
Magicka 2 and Lavalads both land in Action 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 Action games on Steam. Magicka 2 (2015) is 11 years older than Lavalads (2026). Lavalads is currently ~60% cheaper on Steam than Magicka 2 (5.99 USD vs. 14.99 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 Lavalads
Choose Lavalads if you want a Casual and Early Access game with Shared/Split Screen PvP, Shared/Split Screen Co-op, and PvP. On Steam, it's currently about 60% cheaper on the Steam Store. Lavalads launched in 2026.
Both Magicka 2 and Lavalads sit in Action on Steam and both list Multi-player, Shared/Split Screen, and Co-op, 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
 Magicka 2 |  Lavalads | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2015 | 2026 |
| Genres | Action, Adventure | Action, Casual, Early Access |
| Platforms | Windows, macOS, Linux | Windows, macOS |
| Steam Deck | Deck Unsupported | Unrated |
| Price | 14.99 USD | 5.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 74.8% positive (3,090 reviews) | — |
| Multiplayer | Multi-player, Co-op | Multi-player, Shared/Split Screen Co-op, Co-op |
| Developers | Pieces Interactive | Zander Studios |
Side by side
- Both are Action games on Steam.
- Magicka 2 (2015) is 11 years older than Lavalads (2026).
- Lavalads is currently ~60% cheaper on Steam than Magicka 2 (5.99 USD vs. 14.99 USD).
- Both support cooperative play.
- Magicka 2 is Deck Unsupported on Steam Deck; Lavalads has no Deck rating yet.
Magicka 2 vs Lavalads — FAQ
- Should I play Magicka 2 or Lavalads first?
- If you want chronology, Magicka 2 (2015) came out before Lavalads (2026). 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 Magicka 2 and Lavalads similar?
- They overlap on Action 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 both Magicka 2 and Lavalads have co-op?
- Yes — both list a co-op category on Steam. Specifics differ: Magicka 2 ships Co-op; Lavalads ships Shared/Split Screen Co-op, Co-op.