Choose Magic Potion Explorer
Choose Magic Potion Explorer if you want a Casual experience. Magic Potion Explorer launched in 2016.
Magic Potion Explorer vs Tower Wizard
Magic Potion Explorer and Tower Wizard both land in Strategy, Indie, RPG 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 Strategy, Indie, RPG on Steam. Magic Potion Explorer (2016) is 9 years older than Tower Wizard (2025). Tower Wizard scores higher on Steam reviews (97.1% positive) than Magic Potion Explorer (54.9% 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 Tower Wizard
Choose Tower Wizard if you want a Simulation game with Adjustable Text Size, Color Alternatives, and Custom Volume Controls. On Steam, it's currently about 70% cheaper on the Steam Store. 6,473 Steam reviews back the pick.
Both Magic Potion Explorer and Tower Wizard sit in Strategy, Indie, and RPG 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
 Magic Potion Explorer |  Tower Wizard | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2016 | 2025 |
| Genres | Strategy, Indie, RPG, Casual | Strategy, Indie, Simulation, RPG |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Unrated | Deck Playable |
| Price | 9.99 USD | 2.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 54.9% positive (51 reviews) | 97.1% positive (6,473 reviews) |
| Multiplayer | Single-player only | Single-player only |
| Developers | ARTIFACTS | Barribob |
Side by side
- Both share Strategy, Indie, RPG on Steam.
- Magic Potion Explorer (2016) is 9 years older than Tower Wizard (2025).
- Tower Wizard scores higher on Steam reviews (97.1% positive) than Magic Potion Explorer (54.9% positive).
- Tower Wizard is currently ~70% cheaper on Steam than Magic Potion Explorer (2.99 USD vs. 9.99 USD).
- Tower Wizard is Deck Playable on Steam Deck; Magic Potion Explorer has no Deck rating yet.
Magic Potion Explorer vs Tower Wizard — FAQ
- Should I play Magic Potion Explorer or Tower Wizard first?
- If you want chronology, Magic Potion Explorer (2016) came out before Tower Wizard (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 Magic Potion Explorer and Tower Wizard similar?
- They overlap on Strategy, Indie, RPG 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.