Choose Opus Magnum
Choose Opus Magnum if it matches what drew you to this matchup. 3,341 Steam reviews back the pick.
Opus Magnum vs EXAPUNKS
Opus Magnum and EXAPUNKS both land in Indie, 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 share Indie, Simulation on Steam. Opus Magnum (2017) is 1 year older than EXAPUNKS (2018). Both sit near 97% positive on Steam (Opus Magnum: 3,341 reviews, EXAPUNKS: 1,125). 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 EXAPUNKS
Choose EXAPUNKS if it matches what drew you to this matchup. 1,125 Steam reviews back the pick.
Both Opus Magnum and EXAPUNKS sit in Indie and Simulation on Steam and both list Steam Leaderboards, so either pick lands in the same broad neighborhood. Steam reviews are nearly tied (97% vs 96.3% positive), so genre fit is the cleanest tiebreaker — scroll the table for the feature-by-feature view.
Side-by-side comparison
 Opus Magnum |  EXAPUNKS | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2017 | 2018 |
| Genres | Indie, Simulation | Indie, Simulation |
| Platforms | Windows, macOS, Linux | Windows, macOS, Linux |
| Steam Deck | Deck Playable | Deck Playable |
| Price | 19.99 USD | 19.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 97% positive (3,341 reviews) | 96.3% positive (1,125 reviews) |
| Multiplayer | Single-player only | Single-player only |
| Developers | Zachtronics | Zachtronics |
Side by side
- Both share Indie, Simulation on Steam.
- Opus Magnum (2017) is 1 year older than EXAPUNKS (2018).
- Both sit near 97% positive on Steam (Opus Magnum: 3,341 reviews, EXAPUNKS: 1,125).
- EXAPUNKS is currently ~0% cheaper on Steam than Opus Magnum (19.99 USD vs. 19.99 USD).
- Both are Deck Playable.
Opus Magnum vs EXAPUNKS — FAQ
- Which is better, Opus Magnum or EXAPUNKS?
- On Steam reviews the two are nearly tied: Opus Magnum sits at 97% positive (3,341 reviews), EXAPUNKS at 96.3% (1,125). The choice usually comes down to genre fit and the platform features each one supports — see the comparison table above.
- Should I play Opus Magnum or EXAPUNKS first?
- If you want chronology, Opus Magnum (2017) came out before EXAPUNKS (2018). 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 EXAPUNKS similar?
- They overlap on Indie, 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.