Choose Forbidden Magic
Choose Forbidden Magic if you want an Indie experience. On Steam, it's currently about 29% cheaper on the Steam Store. Forbidden Magic launched in 2023.
Forbidden Magic vs Escape from Death
Forbidden Magic and Escape from Death both land in 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 are RPG games on Steam. Both released in 2023. Forbidden Magic is currently ~29% cheaper on Steam than Escape from Death (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 Escape from Death
Choose Escape from Death if it matches what drew you to this matchup. Escape from Death launched in 2023.
Both Forbidden Magic and Escape from Death sit in 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 |  Escape from Death | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2023 | 2023 |
| Genres | Indie, RPG | RPG |
| Platforms | Windows, macOS, Linux | Windows, macOS, Linux |
| Steam Deck | Deck Verified | Deck Verified |
| Price | 4.99 USD | 6.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 75% positive (12 reviews) | 4 reviews |
| Multiplayer | Single-player only | Single-player only |
| Developers | Heart's Choice | Choice of Games |
Side by side
- Both are RPG games on Steam.
- Both released in 2023.
- Forbidden Magic is currently ~29% cheaper on Steam than Escape from Death (4.99 USD vs. 6.99 USD).
- Both are Deck Verified.
Forbidden Magic vs Escape from Death — FAQ
- Are Forbidden Magic and Escape from Death similar?
- They overlap on 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.
- Do Forbidden Magic and Escape from Death 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.