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Nuclear Throne vs Magic Venue

Nuclear Throne and Magic Venue both land in Action 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 Action games on Steam. Nuclear Throne (2015) is 9 years older than Magic Venue (2024). Magic Venue is currently ~58% cheaper on Steam than Nuclear Throne (4.99 USD vs. 11.99 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 Nuclear Throne

Choose Nuclear Throne if you want an Indie and RPG game with Steam Leaderboards, Color Alternatives, and Camera Comfort. On Steam, it's Steam Deck Verified, so handheld play works out of the box. 9,705 Steam reviews back the pick.

Choose Magic Venue

Choose Magic Venue if it's currently about 58% cheaper on the Steam Store. Magic Venue launched in 2024.

Both Nuclear Throne and Magic Venue sit in Action on Steam and both list Multi-player, Shared/Split Screen, and Shared/Split Screen Co-op, 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

Nuclear Throne vs Magic Venue — Steam metadata comparison
Nuclear Throne — Steam game coverNuclear ThroneMagic Venue — Steam game coverMagic Venue
Released20152024
GenresAction, Indie, RPGAction
PlatformsWindows, macOS, LinuxWindows
Steam DeckDeck VerifiedUnrated
Price11.99 USD4.99 USD
Steam reviews96.5% positive (9,705 reviews)1 reviews
MultiplayerMulti-player, Shared/Split Screen Co-op, Co-opMulti-player, Shared/Split Screen Co-op, Co-op
DevelopersVlambeerBuddy 8

Side by side

Nuclear Throne vs Magic Venue — FAQ

Should I play Nuclear Throne or Magic Venue first?
If you want chronology, Nuclear Throne (2015) came out before Magic Venue (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 Nuclear Throne and Magic Venue similar?
They overlap on Action 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.
Do both Nuclear Throne and Magic Venue have co-op?
Yes — both list a co-op category on Steam. Specifics differ: Nuclear Throne ships Shared/Split Screen Co-op, Co-op; Magic Venue ships Shared/Split Screen Co-op, Co-op.
Does Nuclear Throne run on Steam Deck?
Yes — Nuclear Throne is rated Deck Verified by Valve. Magic Venue doesn't have a Deck rating yet, so its Deck behaviour is currently unverified.
Nuclear Throne vs Magic Venue — Verdict (2026) · imho.run