Choose Kelvin and the Infamous Machine
Choose Kelvin and the Infamous Machine if you want an Indie experience. Kelvin and the Infamous Machine launched in 2016.
Kelvin and the Infamous Machine vs Nelson and the Magic Cauldron
Kelvin and the Infamous Machine and Nelson and the Magic Cauldron both land in 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 are Adventure games on Steam. Kelvin and the Infamous Machine (2016) is 2 years older than Nelson and the Magic Cauldron (2018). Nelson and the Magic Cauldron is currently ~50% cheaper on Steam than Kelvin and the Infamous Machine (4.99 USD vs. 9.99 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 Nelson and the Magic Cauldron
Choose Nelson and the Magic Cauldron if it's currently about 50% cheaper on the Steam Store. Nelson and the Magic Cauldron launched in 2018.
Both Kelvin and the Infamous Machine and Nelson and the Magic Cauldron sit in 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
 Kelvin and the Infamous Machine |  Nelson and the Magic Cauldron | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2016 | 2018 |
| Genres | Indie, Adventure | Adventure |
| Platforms | Windows, macOS, Linux | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Unrated | Unrated |
| Price | 9.99 USD | 4.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 89.5% positive (465 reviews) | 6 reviews |
| Multiplayer | Single-player only | Single-player only |
| Developers | Blyts | Manuel Schenk Games |
Side by side
- Both are Adventure games on Steam.
- Kelvin and the Infamous Machine (2016) is 2 years older than Nelson and the Magic Cauldron (2018).
- Nelson and the Magic Cauldron is currently ~50% cheaper on Steam than Kelvin and the Infamous Machine (4.99 USD vs. 9.99 USD).
Kelvin and the Infamous Machine vs Nelson and the Magic Cauldron — FAQ
- Should I play Kelvin and the Infamous Machine or Nelson and the Magic Cauldron first?
- If you want chronology, Kelvin and the Infamous Machine (2016) came out before Nelson and the Magic Cauldron (2018). 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 Kelvin and the Infamous Machine and Nelson and the Magic Cauldron similar?
- They overlap on 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.