Choose The Magic Circle
Choose The Magic Circle if you want a Strategy and Simulation experience. The Magic Circle launched in 2015.
The Magic Circle vs Containment Protocol
The Magic Circle and Containment Protocol both land in Action, Indie, Adventure 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, Indie, Adventure on Steam. Both released in 2015. The Magic Circle scores higher on Steam reviews (91.2% positive) than Containment Protocol (30% 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 Containment Protocol
Choose Containment Protocol if you want an Early Access experience. Containment Protocol launched in 2015.
Both The Magic Circle and Containment Protocol sit in Action, Indie, and Adventure 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 |  Containment Protocol | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2015 | 2015 |
| Genres | Action, Strategy, Indie, Adventure, Simulation | Action, Indie, Adventure, Early Access |
| Platforms | Windows, macOS, Linux | Windows, macOS |
| Steam Deck | Deck Playable | Unrated |
| Price | 19.99 USD | Price unknown |
| Steam reviews | 91.2% positive (930 reviews) | 30% positive (10 reviews) |
| Multiplayer | Single-player only | Single-player only |
| Developers | Question | Xiotex Studios Ltd |
Side by side
- Both share Action, Indie, Adventure on Steam.
- Both released in 2015.
- The Magic Circle scores higher on Steam reviews (91.2% positive) than Containment Protocol (30% positive).
- The Magic Circle is Deck Playable on Steam Deck; Containment Protocol has no Deck rating yet.
The Magic Circle vs Containment Protocol — FAQ
- Are The Magic Circle and Containment Protocol similar?
- They overlap on Action, Indie, Adventure 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. Containment Protocol doesn't have a Deck rating yet, so its Deck behaviour is currently unverified.