Choose C14 Dating
Choose C14 Dating if you want an Indie and Casual experience. C14 Dating launched in 2016.
C14 Dating vs Amber's Magic Shop
C14 Dating and Amber's Magic Shop both land in Adventure 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 Adventure games on Steam. C14 Dating (2016) is 1 year older than Amber's Magic Shop (2017). C14 Dating scores higher on Steam reviews (90.4% positive) than Amber's Magic Shop (61.5% 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 Amber's Magic Shop
Choose Amber's Magic Shop if you want a Simulation experience. Amber's Magic Shop launched in 2017.
Both C14 Dating and Amber's Magic Shop sit in Adventure 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
 C14 Dating |  Amber's Magic Shop | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2016 | 2017 |
| Genres | Indie, Adventure, Casual | Adventure, Simulation |
| Platforms | Windows, macOS, Linux | Windows, macOS, Linux |
| Steam Deck | Deck Playable | Deck Playable |
| Price | 19.99 USD | 19.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 90.4% positive (52 reviews) | 61.5% positive (39 reviews) |
| Multiplayer | Single-player only | Single-player only |
| Developers | Winter Wolves | Winter Wolves |
Side by side
- Both are Adventure games on Steam.
- C14 Dating (2016) is 1 year older than Amber's Magic Shop (2017).
- C14 Dating scores higher on Steam reviews (90.4% positive) than Amber's Magic Shop (61.5% positive).
- Amber's Magic Shop is currently ~0% cheaper on Steam than C14 Dating (19.99 USD vs. 19.99 USD).
- Both are Deck Playable.
C14 Dating vs Amber's Magic Shop — FAQ
- Should I play C14 Dating or Amber's Magic Shop first?
- If you want chronology, C14 Dating (2016) came out before Amber's Magic Shop (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 C14 Dating and Amber's Magic Shop similar?
- They overlap on Adventure 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.