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 Ink and Intrigue
Forbidden Magic and Ink and Intrigue 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. Forbidden Magic (2023) is 1 year older than Ink and Intrigue (2024). Ink and Intrigue scores higher on Steam reviews (81.3% positive) than Forbidden Magic (75% positive). 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 Ink and Intrigue
Choose Ink and Intrigue if it matches what drew you to this matchup. Ink and Intrigue launched in 2024.
Both Forbidden Magic and Ink and Intrigue 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 |  Ink and Intrigue | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2023 | 2024 |
| Genres | Indie, RPG | 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) | 81.3% positive (16 reviews) |
| Multiplayer | Single-player only | Single-player only |
| Developers | Heart's Choice | Heart's Choice |
Side by side
- Both are RPG games on Steam.
- Forbidden Magic (2023) is 1 year older than Ink and Intrigue (2024).
- Ink and Intrigue scores higher on Steam reviews (81.3% positive) than Forbidden Magic (75% positive).
- Forbidden Magic is currently ~29% cheaper on Steam than Ink and Intrigue (4.99 USD vs. 6.99 USD).
- Steam Deck: Forbidden Magic is Deck Verified, Ink and Intrigue is Deck Unsupported.
Forbidden Magic vs Ink and Intrigue — FAQ
- Should I play Forbidden Magic or Ink and Intrigue first?
- If you want chronology, Forbidden Magic (2023) came out before Ink and Intrigue (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 Ink and Intrigue 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.