Choose The Magic Circle
Choose The Magic Circle if you want a Simulation experience. The Magic Circle launched in 2015.
The Magic Circle vs Dual Cat: Max
The Magic Circle and Dual Cat: Max both land in Action, Strategy, Indie 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, Strategy, Indie on Steam. The Magic Circle (2015) is 11 years older than Dual Cat: Max (2026). Dual Cat: Max scores higher on Steam reviews (100% positive) than The Magic Circle (91.2% 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 Dual Cat: Max
Choose Dual Cat: Max if you want the DualShock Controller Support side of the pairing. On Steam, it's currently about 86% cheaper on the Steam Store. Dual Cat: Max launched in 2026.
Both The Magic Circle and Dual Cat: Max sit in Action, Strategy, and Indie 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 Magic Circle |  Dual Cat: Max | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2015 | 2026 |
| Genres | Action, Strategy, Indie, Adventure, Simulation | Action, Strategy, Indie, Adventure |
| Platforms | Windows, macOS, Linux | Windows, macOS, Linux |
| Steam Deck | Deck Playable | Unrated |
| Price | 19.99 USD | 2.79 USD |
| Steam reviews | 91.2% positive (930 reviews) | 100% positive (15 reviews) |
| Multiplayer | Single-player only | Single-player only |
| Developers | Question | Seal Unicorn Games |
Side by side
- Both share Action, Strategy, Indie on Steam.
- The Magic Circle (2015) is 11 years older than Dual Cat: Max (2026).
- Dual Cat: Max scores higher on Steam reviews (100% positive) than The Magic Circle (91.2% positive).
- Dual Cat: Max is currently ~86% cheaper on Steam than The Magic Circle (2.79 USD vs. 19.99 USD).
- The Magic Circle is Deck Playable on Steam Deck; Dual Cat: Max has no Deck rating yet.
The Magic Circle vs Dual Cat: Max — FAQ
- Should I play The Magic Circle or Dual Cat: Max first?
- If you want chronology, The Magic Circle (2015) came out before Dual Cat: Max (2026). 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 Magic Circle and Dual Cat: Max similar?
- They overlap on Action, Strategy, Indie 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 Magic Circle run on Steam Deck?
- Yes — The Magic Circle is rated Deck Playable by Valve. Dual Cat: Max doesn't have a Deck rating yet, so its Deck behaviour is currently unverified.