Choose The Keep
Choose The Keep if you want an Indie experience. On Steam, it's Steam Deck Verified, so handheld play works out of the box. The Keep launched in 2017.
The Keep vs 7 Mages
The Keep and 7 Mages both land in 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 are RPG games on Steam. 7 Mages (2016) is 1 year older than The Keep (2017). The Keep scores higher on Steam reviews (70.9% positive) than 7 Mages (58.2% 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 7 Mages
Choose 7 Mages if it's currently about 67% cheaper on the Steam Store. 7 Mages launched in 2016.
Both The Keep and 7 Mages sit in 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
 The Keep |  7 Mages | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2017 | 2016 |
| Genres | Indie, RPG | RPG |
| Platforms | Windows, macOS | Windows, macOS, Linux |
| Steam Deck | Deck Verified | Unrated |
| Price | 14.99 USD | 4.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 70.9% positive (55 reviews) | 58.2% positive (55 reviews) |
| Multiplayer | Single-player only | Single-player only |
| Developers | CINEMAX GAMES | Napoleon Games, s.r.o. |
Side by side
- Both are RPG games on Steam.
- 7 Mages (2016) is 1 year older than The Keep (2017).
- The Keep scores higher on Steam reviews (70.9% positive) than 7 Mages (58.2% positive).
- 7 Mages is currently ~67% cheaper on Steam than The Keep (4.99 USD vs. 14.99 USD).
- The Keep is Deck Verified on Steam Deck; 7 Mages has no Deck rating yet.
The Keep vs 7 Mages — FAQ
- Should I play The Keep or 7 Mages first?
- If you want chronology, 7 Mages (2016) came out before The Keep (2017). 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 The Keep and 7 Mages similar?
- They overlap on 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 The Keep run on Steam Deck?
- Yes — The Keep is rated Deck Verified by Valve. 7 Mages doesn't have a Deck rating yet, so its Deck behaviour is currently unverified.