Choose Forbidden Magic
Choose Forbidden Magic if it's currently about 29% cheaper on the Steam Store. Forbidden Magic launched in 2023.
Forbidden Magic vs Magehunter: Phoenix Flame
Forbidden Magic and Magehunter: Phoenix Flame both land in Indie, RPG 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, RPG on Steam. Forbidden Magic (2023) is 1 year older than Magehunter: Phoenix Flame (2024). Forbidden Magic is currently ~29% cheaper on Steam than Magehunter: Phoenix Flame (4.99 USD vs. 6.99 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 Magehunter: Phoenix Flame
Choose Magehunter: Phoenix Flame if it matches what drew you to this matchup. Magehunter: Phoenix Flame launched in 2024.
Both Forbidden Magic and Magehunter: Phoenix Flame sit in Indie and RPG 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
 Forbidden Magic |  Magehunter: Phoenix Flame | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2023 | 2024 |
| Genres | Indie, RPG | Indie, RPG |
| Platforms | Windows, macOS, Linux | Windows, macOS, Linux |
| Steam Deck | Deck Verified | Deck Unsupported |
| Price | 4.99 USD | 6.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 75% positive (12 reviews) | 5 reviews |
| Multiplayer | Single-player only | Single-player only |
| Developers | Heart's Choice | Choice of Games |
Side by side
- Both share Indie, RPG on Steam.
- Forbidden Magic (2023) is 1 year older than Magehunter: Phoenix Flame (2024).
- Forbidden Magic is currently ~29% cheaper on Steam than Magehunter: Phoenix Flame (4.99 USD vs. 6.99 USD).
- Steam Deck: Forbidden Magic is Deck Verified, Magehunter: Phoenix Flame is Deck Unsupported.
Forbidden Magic vs Magehunter: Phoenix Flame — FAQ
- Should I play Forbidden Magic or Magehunter: Phoenix Flame first?
- If you want chronology, Forbidden Magic (2023) came out before Magehunter: Phoenix Flame (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 Forbidden Magic and Magehunter: Phoenix Flame similar?
- They overlap on Indie, RPG 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.