Choose Downwell
Choose Downwell if you want a Casual game with Steam Leaderboards. On Steam, it's Steam Deck Verified, so handheld play works out of the box. 5,174 Steam reviews back the pick.
Downwell vs Magic Frame
Downwell and Magic Frame 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. Downwell (2015) is 6 years older than Magic Frame (2021). Downwell scores higher on Steam reviews (96.9% positive) than Magic Frame (69.2% 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 Magic Frame
Choose Magic Frame if it's currently about 67% cheaper on the Steam Store. Magic Frame launched in 2021.
Both Downwell and Magic Frame 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
 Downwell |  Magic Frame | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2015 | 2021 |
| Genres | Action, Indie, Adventure, Casual | Action, Indie, Adventure |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Deck Verified | Unrated |
| Price | 2.99 USD | 0.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 96.9% positive (5,174 reviews) | 69.2% positive (13 reviews) |
| Multiplayer | Single-player only | Single-player only |
| Developers | Moppin | Nimos Games |
Side by side
- Both share Action, Indie, Adventure on Steam.
- Downwell (2015) is 6 years older than Magic Frame (2021).
- Downwell scores higher on Steam reviews (96.9% positive) than Magic Frame (69.2% positive).
- Magic Frame is currently ~67% cheaper on Steam than Downwell (0.99 USD vs. 2.99 USD).
- Downwell is Deck Verified on Steam Deck; Magic Frame has no Deck rating yet.
Downwell vs Magic Frame — FAQ
- Should I play Downwell or Magic Frame first?
- If you want chronology, Downwell (2015) came out before Magic Frame (2021). 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 Downwell and Magic Frame 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 Downwell run on Steam Deck?
- Yes — Downwell is rated Deck Verified by Valve. Magic Frame doesn't have a Deck rating yet, so its Deck behaviour is currently unverified.