Choose The Magic Circle
Choose The Magic Circle if you want a Strategy experience. The Magic Circle launched in 2015.
The Magic Circle vs Deltaplan Simulator
The Magic Circle and Deltaplan Simulator 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. The Magic Circle (2015) is 2 years older than Deltaplan Simulator (2017). Deltaplan Simulator is currently ~75% cheaper on Steam than The Magic Circle (4.99 USD vs. 19.99 USD). 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 Deltaplan Simulator
Choose Deltaplan Simulator if it's currently about 75% cheaper on the Steam Store. Deltaplan Simulator launched in 2017.
Both The Magic Circle and Deltaplan Simulator 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 |  Deltaplan Simulator | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2015 | 2017 |
| Genres | Action, Strategy, Indie, Adventure, Simulation | Action, Indie, Adventure, Simulation |
| Platforms | Windows, macOS, Linux | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Deck Playable | Unrated |
| Price | 19.99 USD | 4.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 91.2% positive (930 reviews) | 5 reviews |
| Multiplayer | Single-player only | Single-player only |
| Developers | Question | Starmops |
Side by side
- Both share Action, Indie, Adventure on Steam.
- The Magic Circle (2015) is 2 years older than Deltaplan Simulator (2017).
- Deltaplan Simulator is currently ~75% cheaper on Steam than The Magic Circle (4.99 USD vs. 19.99 USD).
- The Magic Circle is Deck Playable on Steam Deck; Deltaplan Simulator has no Deck rating yet.
The Magic Circle vs Deltaplan Simulator — FAQ
- Should I play The Magic Circle or Deltaplan Simulator first?
- If you want chronology, The Magic Circle (2015) came out before Deltaplan Simulator (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 Magic Circle and Deltaplan Simulator 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. Deltaplan Simulator doesn't have a Deck rating yet, so its Deck behaviour is currently unverified.