Choose Ziro
Choose Ziro if it matches what drew you to this matchup. Ziro launched in 2010.
Ziro vs Magnetis
Ziro and Magnetis both land in Indie, Casual 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, Casual on Steam. Magnetis (2009) is 1 year older than Ziro (2010). Magnetis scores higher on Steam reviews (73.1% positive) than Ziro (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 Magnetis
Choose Magnetis if you want the Co-op side of the pairing. On Steam, it's currently about 60% cheaper on the Steam Store. Magnetis launched in 2009.
Both Ziro and Magnetis sit in Indie and Casual on Steam and both list Multi-player and Steam Leaderboards, 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
 Ziro |  Magnetis | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2010 | 2009 |
| Genres | Indie, Casual | Indie, Casual |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Unrated | Unrated |
| Price | 4.99 USD | 1.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 61.9% positive (21 reviews) | 73.1% positive (26 reviews) |
| Multiplayer | Multi-player | Multi-player, Co-op |
| Developers | Kokakiki | Yullaby |
Side by side
- Both share Indie, Casual on Steam.
- Magnetis (2009) is 1 year older than Ziro (2010).
- Magnetis scores higher on Steam reviews (73.1% positive) than Ziro (61.9% positive).
- Magnetis is currently ~60% cheaper on Steam than Ziro (1.99 USD vs. 4.99 USD).
- Magnetis has co-op; Ziro does not.
Ziro vs Magnetis — FAQ
- Should I play Ziro or Magnetis first?
- If you want chronology, Magnetis (2009) came out before Ziro (2010). 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 Ziro and Magnetis similar?
- They overlap on Indie, Casual 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.