Choose Magicka
Choose Magicka if you want a RPG game with Steam Leaderboards. On Steam, it's currently about 50% cheaper on the Steam Store. 8,648 Steam reviews back the pick.
Magicka vs HELLDIVERS™ Dive Harder Edition
Magicka and HELLDIVERS™ Dive Harder Edition 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 HELLDIVERS™ Dive Harder Edition (2015). HELLDIVERS™ Dive Harder Edition scores higher on Steam reviews (91.7% positive) than Magicka (82.7% 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 HELLDIVERS™ Dive Harder Edition
Choose HELLDIVERS™ Dive Harder Edition if you want the Online Co-op, Shared/Split Screen Co-op, and Valve Anti-Cheat enabled side of the pairing. On Steam, it carries the stronger Steam consensus at 91.7% positive across 10,139 reviews.
Both Magicka and HELLDIVERS™ Dive Harder Edition 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 |  HELLDIVERS™ Dive Harder Edition | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2011 | 2015 |
| Genres | Action, RPG | Action |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Deck Playable | Deck Playable |
| Price | 9.99 USD | 19.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 82.7% positive (8,648 reviews) | 91.7% positive (10,139 reviews) |
| Multiplayer | Multi-player, Co-op | Multi-player, Online Co-op, Shared/Split Screen Co-op |
| Developers | Arrowhead Game Studios | Arrowhead Game Studios |
Side by side
- Both are Action games on Steam.
- Magicka (2011) is 4 years older than HELLDIVERS™ Dive Harder Edition (2015).
- HELLDIVERS™ Dive Harder Edition scores higher on Steam reviews (91.7% positive) than Magicka (82.7% positive).
- Magicka is currently ~50% cheaper on Steam than HELLDIVERS™ Dive Harder Edition (9.99 USD vs. 19.99 USD).
- Both support cooperative play.
- Both are Deck Playable.
Magicka vs HELLDIVERS™ Dive Harder Edition — FAQ
- Which is better, Magicka or HELLDIVERS™ Dive Harder Edition?
- On Steam reviews HELLDIVERS™ Dive Harder Edition scores higher (91.7% positive) than Magicka (82.7% positive). Both have enough reviews to trust the signal, so for players using reviews alone, HELLDIVERS™ Dive Harder Edition 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 HELLDIVERS™ Dive Harder Edition first?
- If you want chronology, Magicka (2011) came out before HELLDIVERS™ Dive Harder Edition (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 HELLDIVERS™ Dive Harder Edition 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 HELLDIVERS™ Dive Harder Edition have co-op?
- Yes — both list a co-op category on Steam. Specifics differ: Magicka ships Co-op; HELLDIVERS™ Dive Harder Edition ships Online Co-op, Shared/Split Screen Co-op.