Choose Magic Research 2
Choose Magic Research 2 if you want a Simulation game with Adjustable Text Size, Narrated Game Menus, and Mouse Only Option. Magic Research 2 launched in 2024.
Magic Research 2 vs Yollen
Magic Research 2 and Yollen 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. Magic Research 2 (2024) is 1 year older than Yollen (2025). Magic Research 2 scores higher on Steam reviews (92.9% positive) than Yollen (74% 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 Yollen
Choose Yollen if you want an Action, Adventure, and Casual experience. On Steam, it's currently about 33% cheaper on the Steam Store. Yollen launched in 2025.
Both Magic Research 2 and Yollen 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
 Magic Research 2 |  Yollen | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2024 | 2025 |
| Genres | Indie, Simulation, RPG | Action, Indie, Adventure, RPG, Casual |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Deck Playable | Deck Playable |
| Price | 5.99 USD | 3.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 92.9% positive (493 reviews) | 74% positive (77 reviews) |
| Multiplayer | Single-player only | Single-player only |
| Developers | Maticolotto | axilirate |
Side by side
- Both share Indie, RPG on Steam.
- Magic Research 2 (2024) is 1 year older than Yollen (2025).
- Magic Research 2 scores higher on Steam reviews (92.9% positive) than Yollen (74% positive).
- Yollen is currently ~33% cheaper on Steam than Magic Research 2 (3.99 USD vs. 5.99 USD).
- Both are Deck Playable.
Magic Research 2 vs Yollen — FAQ
- Should I play Magic Research 2 or Yollen first?
- If you want chronology, Magic Research 2 (2024) came out before Yollen (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 Magic Research 2 and Yollen 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.