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 Diaspora
Forbidden Magic and Diaspora 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 3 years older than Diaspora (2026). Forbidden Magic is Deck Verified on Steam Deck; Diaspora 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 Diaspora
Choose Diaspora if you want an Adventure experience. On Steam, it's the newer release (2026) and ships with the modern feature baseline. Diaspora launched in 2026.
Both Forbidden Magic and Diaspora 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 |  Diaspora | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2023 | 2026 |
| Genres | Indie, RPG | Indie, Adventure, 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 | Hosted Games |
Side by side
- Both share Indie, RPG on Steam.
- Forbidden Magic (2023) is 3 years older than Diaspora (2026).
- Forbidden Magic is Deck Verified on Steam Deck; Diaspora has no Deck rating yet.
Forbidden Magic vs Diaspora — FAQ
- Should I play Forbidden Magic or Diaspora first?
- If you want chronology, Forbidden Magic (2023) came out before Diaspora (2026). 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 Diaspora 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. Diaspora doesn't have a Deck rating yet, so its Deck behaviour is currently unverified.