Choose MageWorks
Choose MageWorks if you want a Casual experience. On Steam, it's currently about 71% cheaper on the Steam Store. MageWorks launched in 2019.
MageWorks vs RUINSMAGUS
MageWorks and RUINSMAGUS sit side-by-side in player discussions even though their catalogue tags only partly overlap. 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: MageWorks (2019) is 3 years older than RUINSMAGUS (2022). MageWorks is currently ~71% cheaper on Steam than RUINSMAGUS (9.99 USD vs. 34.99 USD). RUINSMAGUS is Deck Unsupported on Steam Deck; MageWorks has no Deck rating yet. 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 RUINSMAGUS
Choose RUINSMAGUS if you want an Action, Indie, and RPG game with Steam Leaderboards. On Steam, it's the newer release (2022) and ships with the modern feature baseline. RUINSMAGUS launched in 2022.
Both MageWorks and RUINSMAGUS ship Tracked Controller Support and VR Only on Steam, so either pick lands close enough that the choice is taste, not category. 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
 MageWorks |  RUINSMAGUS | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2019 | 2022 |
| Genres | Casual | Action, Indie, RPG |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Unrated | Deck Unsupported |
| Price | 9.99 USD | 34.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 8 reviews | 76.7% positive (103 reviews) |
| Multiplayer | Single-player only | Single-player only |
| Developers | Earthborn Interactive, LLC | CharacterBank inc |
Side by side
- MageWorks (2019) is 3 years older than RUINSMAGUS (2022).
- MageWorks is currently ~71% cheaper on Steam than RUINSMAGUS (9.99 USD vs. 34.99 USD).
- RUINSMAGUS is Deck Unsupported on Steam Deck; MageWorks has no Deck rating yet.
MageWorks vs RUINSMAGUS — FAQ
- Should I play MageWorks or RUINSMAGUS first?
- If you want chronology, MageWorks (2019) came out before RUINSMAGUS (2022). 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.