Choose Magi Trials
Choose Magi Trials if it's Steam Deck Verified, so handheld play works out of the box. Magi Trials launched in 2016.
Magi Trials vs Escape from the Princess
Magi Trials and Escape from the Princess both land in Indie, Adventure, Casual 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, Casual on Steam. Magi Trials (2016) is 2 years older than Escape from the Princess (2018). Escape from the Princess scores higher on Steam reviews (88.6% positive) than Magi Trials (80.5% 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 Escape from the Princess
Choose Escape from the Princess if it's currently about 20% cheaper on the Steam Store. Escape from the Princess launched in 2018.
Both Magi Trials and Escape from the Princess sit in Indie, Adventure, and Casual 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
 Magi Trials |  Escape from the Princess | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2016 | 2018 |
| Genres | Indie, Adventure, Casual | Indie, Adventure, Casual |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows, Linux |
| Steam Deck | Deck Verified | Unrated |
| Price | 9.99 USD | 7.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 80.5% positive (82 reviews) | 88.6% positive (79 reviews) |
| Multiplayer | Single-player only | Single-player only |
| Developers | Dharker Studios | Salamandra88 |
Side by side
- Both share Indie, Adventure, Casual on Steam.
- Magi Trials (2016) is 2 years older than Escape from the Princess (2018).
- Escape from the Princess scores higher on Steam reviews (88.6% positive) than Magi Trials (80.5% positive).
- Escape from the Princess is currently ~20% cheaper on Steam than Magi Trials (7.99 USD vs. 9.99 USD).
- Magi Trials is Deck Verified on Steam Deck; Escape from the Princess has no Deck rating yet.
Magi Trials vs Escape from the Princess — FAQ
- Should I play Magi Trials or Escape from the Princess first?
- If you want chronology, Magi Trials (2016) came out before Escape from the Princess (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 Magi Trials and Escape from the Princess similar?
- They overlap on Indie, Adventure, Casual 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.
- Does Magi Trials run on Steam Deck?
- Yes — Magi Trials is rated Deck Verified by Valve. Escape from the Princess doesn't have a Deck rating yet, so its Deck behaviour is currently unverified.