Choose Ryzom
Choose Ryzom if you want an Action experience. Ryzom launched in 2016.
Ryzom vs Magic Soldier
Ryzom and Magic Soldier both land in Indie, Adventure, Massively Multiplayer 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, Adventure, Massively Multiplayer on Steam. Ryzom (2016) is 9 years older than Magic Soldier (2025). Ryzom scores higher on Steam reviews (66.6% positive) than Magic Soldier (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 Magic Soldier
Choose Magic Soldier if you want an Early Access experience. On Steam, it's the newer release (2025) and ships with the modern feature baseline. Magic Soldier launched in 2025.
Both Ryzom and Magic Soldier sit in Indie, Adventure, and Massively Multiplayer on Steam and both list Multi-player, MMO, and Online PvP, 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
 Ryzom |  Magic Soldier | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2016 | 2025 |
| Genres | Action, Indie, Adventure, Massively Multiplayer, RPG, Free To Play | Indie, Adventure, Massively Multiplayer, RPG, Free To Play, Early Access |
| Platforms | Windows, macOS, Linux | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Deck Playable | Unrated |
| Price | Free to play | Free to play |
| Steam reviews | 66.6% positive (326 reviews) | 61.9% positive (21 reviews) |
| Multiplayer | Multi-player, Cross-Platform Multiplayer, Online Co-op | Multi-player, Online Co-op, Co-op |
| Developers | Winch Gate Property Limited | Triquiteur, Vhaeriel |
Side by side
- Both share Indie, Adventure, Massively Multiplayer on Steam.
- Ryzom (2016) is 9 years older than Magic Soldier (2025).
- Ryzom scores higher on Steam reviews (66.6% positive) than Magic Soldier (61.9% positive).
- Both are free to play.
- Both support cooperative play.
- Ryzom is Deck Playable on Steam Deck; Magic Soldier has no Deck rating yet.
Ryzom vs Magic Soldier — FAQ
- Should I play Ryzom or Magic Soldier first?
- If you want chronology, Ryzom (2016) came out before Magic Soldier (2025). 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 Ryzom and Magic Soldier similar?
- They overlap on Indie, Adventure, Massively Multiplayer 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.
- Do both Ryzom and Magic Soldier have co-op?
- Yes — both list a co-op category on Steam. Specifics differ: Ryzom ships Online Co-op, Co-op; Magic Soldier ships Online Co-op, Co-op.
- Does Ryzom run on Steam Deck?
- Yes — Ryzom is rated Deck Playable by Valve. Magic Soldier doesn't have a Deck rating yet, so its Deck behaviour is currently unverified.