Choose Magicka
Choose Magicka if you want a RPG game with Steam Leaderboards. On Steam, it carries the stronger Steam consensus at 82.7% positive across 8,648 reviews.
Magicka vs Magicka 2
Magicka and Magicka 2 both land in Action 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 Action games on Steam. Magicka (2011) is 4 years older than Magicka 2 (2015). Magicka scores higher on Steam reviews (82.7% positive) than Magicka 2 (74.8% 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 Magicka 2
Choose Magicka 2 if you want an Adventure experience. On Steam, it's the newer release (2015) and ships with the modern feature baseline. 3,090 Steam reviews back the pick.
Both Magicka and Magicka 2 sit in Action on Steam and both list Multi-player, Shared/Split Screen, and Co-op, 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
 Magicka |  Magicka 2 | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2011 | 2015 |
| Genres | Action, RPG | Action, Adventure |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows, macOS, Linux |
| Steam Deck | Deck Playable | Deck Unsupported |
| Price | 9.99 USD | 14.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 82.7% positive (8,648 reviews) | 74.8% positive (3,090 reviews) |
| Multiplayer | Multi-player, Co-op | Multi-player, Co-op |
| Developers | Arrowhead Game Studios | Pieces Interactive |
Side by side
- Both are Action games on Steam.
- Magicka (2011) is 4 years older than Magicka 2 (2015).
- Magicka scores higher on Steam reviews (82.7% positive) than Magicka 2 (74.8% positive).
- Magicka is currently ~33% cheaper on Steam than Magicka 2 (9.99 USD vs. 14.99 USD).
- Both support cooperative play.
- Steam Deck: Magicka is Deck Playable, Magicka 2 is Deck Unsupported.
Magicka vs Magicka 2 — FAQ
- Which is better, Magicka or Magicka 2?
- On Steam reviews Magicka scores higher (82.7% positive) than Magicka 2 (74.8% positive). Both have enough reviews to trust the signal, so for players using reviews alone, Magicka is the safer pick. Genre fit still matters — check the side-by-side table for the categories each game lands in.
- Should I play Magicka or Magicka 2 first?
- If you want chronology, Magicka (2011) came out before Magicka 2 (2015). 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 Magicka and Magicka 2 similar?
- They overlap on Action 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 Magicka and Magicka 2 have co-op?
- Yes — both list a co-op category on Steam. Specifics differ: Magicka ships Co-op; Magicka 2 ships Co-op.