Choose Max and the Magic Marker
Choose Max and the Magic Marker if it matches what drew you to this matchup. Max and the Magic Marker launched in 2010.
Max and the Magic Marker vs Projection: First Light
Max and the Magic Marker and Projection: First Light 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. Max and the Magic Marker (2010) is 10 years older than Projection: First Light (2020). 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 Projection: First Light
Choose Projection: First Light if you want an Action, Adventure, and Casual experience. On Steam, it's the newer release (2020) and ships with the modern feature baseline. Projection: First Light launched in 2020.
Both Max and the Magic Marker and Projection: First Light 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
 Max and the Magic Marker |  Projection: First Light | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2010 | 2020 |
| Genres | Indie | Action, Indie, Adventure, Casual |
| Platforms | Windows, macOS | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Unrated | Unrated |
| Price | Price unknown | 19.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 73.9% positive (23 reviews) | 5 reviews |
| Multiplayer | Single-player only | Single-player only |
| Developers | Press Play | Shadowplay Studios, Sweaty Chair, Blowfish Studios |
Side by side
- Both are Indie games on Steam.
- Max and the Magic Marker (2010) is 10 years older than Projection: First Light (2020).
Max and the Magic Marker vs Projection: First Light — FAQ
- Should I play Max and the Magic Marker or Projection: First Light first?
- If you want chronology, Max and the Magic Marker (2010) came out before Projection: First Light (2020). 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 Max and the Magic Marker and Projection: First Light 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.