Choose Ember Kaboom
Choose Ember Kaboom if it matches what drew you to this matchup. Ember Kaboom launched in 2016.
Ember Kaboom vs MagiCat
Ember Kaboom and MagiCat both land in Action, Indie 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 Action, Indie on Steam. Ember Kaboom (2016) is 1 year older than MagiCat (2017). MagiCat is currently ~0% cheaper on Steam than Ember Kaboom (0.99 USD vs. 0.99 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 MagiCat
Choose MagiCat if you want an Adventure game with Steam Leaderboards, Color Alternatives, and Camera Comfort. On Steam, it's Steam Deck Verified, so handheld play works out of the box. MagiCat launched in 2017.
Both Ember Kaboom and MagiCat sit in Action and Indie 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
 Ember Kaboom |  MagiCat | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2016 | 2017 |
| Genres | Action, Indie | Action, Indie, Adventure |
| Platforms | Windows, macOS | Windows, macOS |
| Steam Deck | Unrated | Deck Verified |
| Price | 0.99 USD | 0.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 9 reviews | 92.1% positive (178 reviews) |
| Multiplayer | Single-player only | Single-player only |
| Developers | Josh Koenig Games | Kucing Rembes |
Side by side
- Both share Action, Indie on Steam.
- Ember Kaboom (2016) is 1 year older than MagiCat (2017).
- MagiCat is currently ~0% cheaper on Steam than Ember Kaboom (0.99 USD vs. 0.99 USD).
- MagiCat is Deck Verified on Steam Deck; Ember Kaboom has no Deck rating yet.
Ember Kaboom vs MagiCat — FAQ
- Should I play Ember Kaboom or MagiCat first?
- If you want chronology, Ember Kaboom (2016) came out before MagiCat (2017). 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 Ember Kaboom and MagiCat similar?
- They overlap on Action, Indie 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.