Choose Forbidden Magic
Choose Forbidden Magic if it's Steam Deck Verified, so handheld play works out of the box. Forbidden Magic launched in 2023.
Forbidden Magic vs Haunted Hearts Hotel
Forbidden Magic and Haunted Hearts Hotel 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 Haunted Hearts Hotel (2024). Haunted Hearts Hotel is currently ~0% cheaper on Steam than Forbidden Magic (4.99 USD vs. 4.99 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 Haunted Hearts Hotel
Choose Haunted Hearts Hotel if it matches what drew you to this matchup. Haunted Hearts Hotel launched in 2024.
Both Forbidden Magic and Haunted Hearts Hotel 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 |  Haunted Hearts Hotel | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2023 | 2024 |
| Genres | Indie, RPG | Indie, RPG |
| Platforms | Windows, macOS, Linux | Windows, macOS, Linux |
| Steam Deck | Deck Verified | Unrated |
| Price | 4.99 USD | 4.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 75% positive (12 reviews) | 5 reviews |
| Multiplayer | Single-player only | Single-player only |
| Developers | Heart's Choice | Heart's Choice |
Side by side
- Both share Indie, RPG on Steam.
- Forbidden Magic (2023) is 1 year older than Haunted Hearts Hotel (2024).
- Haunted Hearts Hotel is currently ~0% cheaper on Steam than Forbidden Magic (4.99 USD vs. 4.99 USD).
- Forbidden Magic is Deck Verified on Steam Deck; Haunted Hearts Hotel has no Deck rating yet.
Forbidden Magic vs Haunted Hearts Hotel — FAQ
- Should I play Forbidden Magic or Haunted Hearts Hotel first?
- If you want chronology, Forbidden Magic (2023) came out before Haunted Hearts Hotel (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 Haunted Hearts Hotel 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.
- Does Forbidden Magic run on Steam Deck?
- Yes — Forbidden Magic is rated Deck Verified by Valve. Haunted Hearts Hotel doesn't have a Deck rating yet, so its Deck behaviour is currently unverified.