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Pantheon: Rise of the Fallen vs Magic Soldier

Pantheon: Rise of the Fallen and Magic Soldier both land in Indie, Adventure, Massively Multiplayer 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, Adventure, Massively Multiplayer on Steam. Pantheon: Rise of the Fallen (2024) is 1 year older than Magic Soldier (2025). Pantheon: Rise of the Fallen scores higher on Steam reviews (73.9% positive) than Magic Soldier (61.9% 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 Pantheon: Rise of the Fallen

Choose Pantheon: Rise of the Fallen if it matches what drew you to this matchup. 4,319 Steam reviews back the pick.

Choose Magic Soldier

Choose Magic Soldier if you want a Free To Play experience. On Steam, it's free to play, so the barrier to trying it is zero. Magic Soldier launched in 2025.

Both Pantheon: Rise of the Fallen and Magic Soldier sit in Indie, Adventure, and Massively Multiplayer on Steam and both list Multi-player, MMO, and Online PvP, 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.

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Pantheon: Rise of the Fallen vs Magic Soldier — Steam metadata comparison
Pantheon: Rise of the Fallen — Steam game coverPantheon: Rise of the FallenMagic Soldier — Steam game coverMagic Soldier
Released20242025
GenresIndie, Adventure, Massively Multiplayer, RPG, Early AccessIndie, Adventure, Massively Multiplayer, RPG, Free To Play, Early Access
PlatformsWindowsWindows
Steam DeckDeck UnsupportedUnrated
Price39.99 USDFree to play
Steam reviews73.9% positive (4,319 reviews)61.9% positive (21 reviews)
MultiplayerMulti-player, Online Co-op, Co-opMulti-player, Online Co-op, Co-op
DevelopersVisionary RealmsTriquiteur, Vhaeriel

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Pantheon: Rise of the Fallen vs Magic Soldier — FAQ

Should I play Pantheon: Rise of the Fallen or Magic Soldier first?
If you want chronology, Pantheon: Rise of the Fallen (2024) came out before Magic Soldier (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 Pantheon: Rise of the Fallen and Magic Soldier similar?
They overlap on Indie, Adventure, Massively Multiplayer 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 Pantheon: Rise of the Fallen and Magic Soldier have co-op?
Yes — both list a co-op category on Steam. Specifics differ: Pantheon: Rise of the Fallen ships Online Co-op, Co-op; Magic Soldier ships Online Co-op, Co-op.
Is Magic Soldier free?
Yes — Magic Soldier is a free-to-play Steam title. Pantheon: Rise of the Fallen is paid (39.99 USD).
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