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 Kitsune
Forbidden Magic and Kitsune 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 2 years older than Kitsune (2025). Forbidden Magic scores higher on Steam reviews (75% positive) than Kitsune (71.4% 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 Kitsune
Choose Kitsune if you want an Adventure experience. Kitsune launched in 2025.
Both Forbidden Magic and Kitsune 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 |  Kitsune | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2023 | 2025 |
| Genres | Indie, RPG | Indie, Adventure, RPG |
| Platforms | Windows, macOS, Linux | Windows, macOS, Linux |
| Steam Deck | Deck Verified | Unrated |
| Price | 4.99 USD | 6.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 75% positive (12 reviews) | 71.4% positive (21 reviews) |
| Multiplayer | Single-player only | Single-player only |
| Developers | Heart's Choice | Hosted Games |
Side by side
- Both share Indie, RPG on Steam.
- Forbidden Magic (2023) is 2 years older than Kitsune (2025).
- Forbidden Magic scores higher on Steam reviews (75% positive) than Kitsune (71.4% positive).
- Forbidden Magic is currently ~29% cheaper on Steam than Kitsune (4.99 USD vs. 6.99 USD).
- Forbidden Magic is Deck Verified on Steam Deck; Kitsune has no Deck rating yet.
Forbidden Magic vs Kitsune — FAQ
- Should I play Forbidden Magic or Kitsune first?
- If you want chronology, Forbidden Magic (2023) came out before Kitsune (2025). 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 Kitsune 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. Kitsune doesn't have a Deck rating yet, so its Deck behaviour is currently unverified.