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 A Court of Seven Crowns
Forbidden Magic and A Court of Seven Crowns 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 4 years older than A Court of Seven Crowns (2027). Forbidden Magic is Deck Verified on Steam Deck; A Court of Seven Crowns has no Deck rating yet. 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 A Court of Seven Crowns
Choose A Court of Seven Crowns if you want the Adjustable Text Size, Color Alternatives, and Narrated Game Menus side of the pairing. On Steam, it's the newer release (2027) and ships with the modern feature baseline. A Court of Seven Crowns launched in 2027.
Both Forbidden Magic and A Court of Seven Crowns 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 |  A Court of Seven Crowns | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2023 | 2027 |
| Genres | Indie, RPG | Indie, RPG |
| Platforms | Windows, macOS, Linux | Windows, macOS, Linux |
| Steam Deck | Deck Verified | Unrated |
| Price | 4.99 USD | Price unknown |
| Steam reviews | 75% positive (12 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 4 years older than A Court of Seven Crowns (2027).
- Forbidden Magic is Deck Verified on Steam Deck; A Court of Seven Crowns has no Deck rating yet.
Forbidden Magic vs A Court of Seven Crowns — FAQ
- Should I play Forbidden Magic or A Court of Seven Crowns first?
- If you want chronology, Forbidden Magic (2023) came out before A Court of Seven Crowns (2027). 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 A Court of Seven Crowns 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. A Court of Seven Crowns doesn't have a Deck rating yet, so its Deck behaviour is currently unverified.