Choose [the Sequence]
Choose [the Sequence] if it's currently about 75% cheaper on the Steam Store. [the Sequence] launched in 2016.
[the Sequence] vs Opus Magnum
[the Sequence] and Opus Magnum both land in 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 are Indie games on Steam. [the Sequence] (2016) is 1 year older than Opus Magnum (2017). Opus Magnum scores higher on Steam reviews (97% positive) than [the Sequence] (88.7% 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 Opus Magnum
Choose Opus Magnum if you want a Simulation game with Steam Leaderboards. On Steam, it carries the stronger Steam consensus at 97% positive across 3,341 reviews.
Both [the Sequence] and Opus Magnum sit in 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
![[the Sequence] — Steam game cover](https://shared.akamai.steamstatic.com/store_item_assets/steam/apps/454320/header.jpg?t=1614154788) [the Sequence] |  Opus Magnum | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2016 | 2017 |
| Genres | Indie | Indie, Simulation |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows, macOS, Linux |
| Steam Deck | Unrated | Deck Playable |
| Price | 4.99 USD | 19.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 88.7% positive (106 reviews) | 97% positive (3,341 reviews) |
| Multiplayer | Single-player only | Single-player only |
| Developers | [OneManBand] | Zachtronics |
Side by side
- Both are Indie games on Steam.
- [the Sequence] (2016) is 1 year older than Opus Magnum (2017).
- Opus Magnum scores higher on Steam reviews (97% positive) than [the Sequence] (88.7% positive).
- [the Sequence] is currently ~75% cheaper on Steam than Opus Magnum (4.99 USD vs. 19.99 USD).
- Opus Magnum is Deck Playable on Steam Deck; [the Sequence] has no Deck rating yet.
[the Sequence] vs Opus Magnum — FAQ
- Which is better, [the Sequence] or Opus Magnum?
- On Steam reviews Opus Magnum scores higher (97% positive) than [the Sequence] (88.7% positive). Both have enough reviews to trust the signal, so for players using reviews alone, Opus Magnum is the safer pick. Genre fit still matters — check the side-by-side table for the categories each game lands in.
- Should I play [the Sequence] or Opus Magnum first?
- If you want chronology, [the Sequence] (2016) came out before Opus Magnum (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 [the Sequence] and Opus Magnum similar?
- They overlap on 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.