Choose World of Magic: Rise of Magic
Choose World of Magic: Rise of Magic if you want the Subtitle Options, Camera Comfort, and Surround Sound side of the pairing. World of Magic: Rise of Magic launched in 2026.
World of Magic: Rise of Magic vs The Legend of Heroes: Trails beyond the Horizon
World of Magic: Rise of Magic and The Legend of Heroes: Trails beyond the Horizon both land in Action, Adventure, 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 Action, Adventure, RPG on Steam. Both released in 2026. The Legend of Heroes: Trails beyond the Horizon is Deck Playable on Steam Deck; World of Magic: Rise of Magic 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 The Legend of Heroes: Trails beyond the Horizon
Choose The Legend of Heroes: Trails beyond the Horizon if you want the HDR available and Steam Timeline side of the pairing. The Legend of Heroes: Trails beyond the Horizon launched in 2026.
Both World of Magic: Rise of Magic and The Legend of Heroes: Trails beyond the Horizon sit in Action, Adventure, and RPG on Steam and both list Adjustable Text Size, Custom Volume Controls, and Stereo Sound, 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
 World of Magic: Rise of Magic |  The Legend of Heroes: Trails beyond the Horizon | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2026 | 2026 |
| Genres | Action, Adventure, RPG | Action, Adventure, RPG |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Unrated | Deck Playable |
| Price | Price unknown | 59.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | — | 94.4% positive (462 reviews) |
| Multiplayer | Single-player only | Single-player only |
| Developers | Ice Dragons | Nihon Falcom, PH3 GmbH |
Side by side
- Both share Action, Adventure, RPG on Steam.
- Both released in 2026.
- The Legend of Heroes: Trails beyond the Horizon is Deck Playable on Steam Deck; World of Magic: Rise of Magic has no Deck rating yet.
World of Magic: Rise of Magic vs The Legend of Heroes: Trails beyond the Horizon — FAQ
- Are World of Magic: Rise of Magic and The Legend of Heroes: Trails beyond the Horizon similar?
- They overlap on Action, Adventure, 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.