Choose Worlds of Magic
Choose Worlds of Magic if you want the Multi-player, Shared/Split Screen, and Co-op side of the pairing. On Steam, it has co-op, so you can bring a friend. Worlds of Magic launched in 2015.
Worlds of Magic vs Planar Conquest
Worlds of Magic and Planar Conquest both land in Strategy, 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 Strategy, RPG on Steam. Worlds of Magic (2015) is 1 year older than Planar Conquest (2016). Planar Conquest scores higher on Steam reviews (55.8% positive) than Worlds of Magic (49% 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 Planar Conquest
Choose Planar Conquest if you want an Indie and Simulation experience. On Steam, it carries the stronger Steam consensus at 55.8% positive across 242 reviews.
Both Worlds of Magic and Planar Conquest sit in Strategy 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
 Worlds of Magic |  Planar Conquest | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2015 | 2016 |
| Genres | Strategy, RPG | Strategy, Indie, Simulation, RPG |
| Platforms | Windows, macOS, Linux | Windows, macOS, Linux |
| Steam Deck | Unrated | Unrated |
| Price | 0.99 USD | 0.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 49% positive (253 reviews) | 55.8% positive (242 reviews) |
| Multiplayer | Multi-player, Co-op | Single-player only |
| Developers | Wastelands Interactive | Wastelands Interactive |
Side by side
- Both share Strategy, RPG on Steam.
- Worlds of Magic (2015) is 1 year older than Planar Conquest (2016).
- Planar Conquest scores higher on Steam reviews (55.8% positive) than Worlds of Magic (49% positive).
- Planar Conquest is currently ~0% cheaper on Steam than Worlds of Magic (0.99 USD vs. 0.99 USD).
- Worlds of Magic has co-op; Planar Conquest does not.
Worlds of Magic vs Planar Conquest — FAQ
- Which is better, Worlds of Magic or Planar Conquest?
- On Steam reviews Planar Conquest scores higher (55.8% positive) than Worlds of Magic (49% positive). Both have enough reviews to trust the signal, so for players using reviews alone, Planar Conquest is the safer pick. Genre fit still matters — check the side-by-side table for the categories each game lands in.
- Should I play Worlds of Magic or Planar Conquest first?
- If you want chronology, Worlds of Magic (2015) came out before Planar Conquest (2016). 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 Worlds of Magic and Planar Conquest similar?
- They overlap on Strategy, 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 Planar Conquest have multiplayer like Worlds of Magic?
- No. Worlds of Magic supports multiplayer on Steam (Multi-player, Co-op), while Planar Conquest is listed as single-player only.