Choose MageWorks
Choose MageWorks if you want a Casual experience. On Steam, it's currently about 33% cheaper on the Steam Store. MageWorks launched in 2019.
MageWorks vs Magitek VR
MageWorks and Magitek VR 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 Magitek VR (2022). MageWorks is currently ~33% cheaper on Steam than Magitek VR (9.99 USD vs. 14.99 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 Magitek VR
Choose Magitek VR if you want an Action, Indie, and Adventure game with Multi-player, Online PvP, and PvP. On Steam, it's the newer release (2022) and ships with the modern feature baseline. Magitek VR launched in 2022.
Both MageWorks and Magitek VR 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 |  Magitek VR | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2019 | 2022 |
| Genres | Casual | Action, Indie, Adventure, RPG, Early Access |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Unrated | Unrated |
| Price | 9.99 USD | 14.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 8 reviews | 79.3% positive (29 reviews) |
| Multiplayer | Single-player only | Multi-player, Cross-Platform Multiplayer |
| Developers | Earthborn Interactive, LLC | Liam Poli, Dion Cuttriss, Michael Pogson |
Side by side
- MageWorks (2019) is 3 years older than Magitek VR (2022).
- MageWorks is currently ~33% cheaper on Steam than Magitek VR (9.99 USD vs. 14.99 USD).
MageWorks vs Magitek VR — FAQ
- Should I play MageWorks or Magitek VR first?
- If you want chronology, MageWorks (2019) came out before Magitek VR (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.
- Does MageWorks have multiplayer like Magitek VR?
- No. Magitek VR supports multiplayer on Steam (Multi-player, Cross-Platform Multiplayer), while MageWorks is listed as single-player only.