Choose Magic Box
Choose Magic Box if it matches what drew you to this matchup. Magic Box launched in 2017.
Magic Box vs CATRUN
Magic Box and CATRUN both land in Indie, Adventure, Casual 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, Adventure, Casual on Steam. Magic Box (2017) is 7 years older than CATRUN (2024). CATRUN is currently ~51% cheaper on Steam than Magic Box (0.49 USD vs. 0.99 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 CATRUN
Choose CATRUN if it's currently about 51% cheaper on the Steam Store. CATRUN launched in 2024.
Both Magic Box and CATRUN sit in Indie, Adventure, and Casual 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
 Magic Box |  CATRUN | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2017 | 2024 |
| Genres | Indie, Adventure, Casual | Indie, Adventure, Casual |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Unrated | Unrated |
| Price | 0.99 USD | 0.49 USD |
| Steam reviews | 73.5% positive (34 reviews) | 5 reviews |
| Multiplayer | Single-player only | Single-player only |
| Developers | Indie Games Studio | Lola Fisher |
Side by side
- Both share Indie, Adventure, Casual on Steam.
- Magic Box (2017) is 7 years older than CATRUN (2024).
- CATRUN is currently ~51% cheaper on Steam than Magic Box (0.49 USD vs. 0.99 USD).
Magic Box vs CATRUN — FAQ
- Should I play Magic Box or CATRUN first?
- If you want chronology, Magic Box (2017) came out before CATRUN (2024). 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 Magic Box and CATRUN similar?
- They overlap on Indie, Adventure, Casual 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.