Choose Opus Magnum
Choose Opus Magnum if you want an Indie game with Steam Leaderboards. 3,341 Steam reviews back the pick.
Opus Magnum vs Alan's Automaton Workshop
Opus Magnum and Alan's Automaton Workshop both land in Simulation 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 Simulation games on Steam. Opus Magnum (2017) is 5 years older than Alan's Automaton Workshop (2022). Opus Magnum scores higher on Steam reviews (97% positive) than Alan's Automaton Workshop (69.1% 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 Alan's Automaton Workshop
Choose Alan's Automaton Workshop if it's currently about 25% cheaper on the Steam Store. Alan's Automaton Workshop launched in 2022.
Both Opus Magnum and Alan's Automaton Workshop sit in Simulation 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
 Opus Magnum |  Alan's Automaton Workshop | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2017 | 2022 |
| Genres | Indie, Simulation | Simulation |
| Platforms | Windows, macOS, Linux | Windows, macOS, Linux |
| Steam Deck | Deck Playable | Deck Playable |
| Price | 19.99 USD | 14.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 97% positive (3,341 reviews) | 69.1% positive (68 reviews) |
| Multiplayer | Single-player only | Single-player only |
| Developers | Zachtronics | Laputa Labs |
Side by side
- Both are Simulation games on Steam.
- Opus Magnum (2017) is 5 years older than Alan's Automaton Workshop (2022).
- Opus Magnum scores higher on Steam reviews (97% positive) than Alan's Automaton Workshop (69.1% positive).
- Alan's Automaton Workshop is currently ~25% cheaper on Steam than Opus Magnum (14.99 USD vs. 19.99 USD).
- Both are Deck Playable.
Opus Magnum vs Alan's Automaton Workshop — FAQ
- Should I play Opus Magnum or Alan's Automaton Workshop first?
- If you want chronology, Opus Magnum (2017) came out before Alan's Automaton Workshop (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.
- Are Opus Magnum and Alan's Automaton Workshop similar?
- They overlap on Simulation 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.