Choose Runt of the Litter
Choose Runt of the Litter if it's currently about 38% cheaper on the Steam Store. Runt of the Litter launched in 2017.
Runt of the Litter vs Choice of Magics
Runt of the Litter and Choice of Magics both land in Indie, Adventure, RPG 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, RPG on Steam. Runt of the Litter (2017) is 1 year older than Choice of Magics (2018). Choice of Magics scores higher on Steam reviews (92.1% positive) than Runt of the Litter (80.4% 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 Choice of Magics
Choose Choice of Magics if it matches what drew you to this matchup. Choice of Magics launched in 2018.
Both Runt of the Litter and Choice of Magics sit in Indie, Adventure, and RPG 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
 Runt of the Litter |  Choice of Magics | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2017 | 2018 |
| Genres | Indie, Adventure, RPG | Indie, Adventure, RPG |
| Platforms | Windows, macOS, Linux | Windows, macOS, Linux |
| Steam Deck | Unrated | Deck Playable |
| Price | 4.99 USD | 7.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 80.4% positive (46 reviews) | 92.1% positive (140 reviews) |
| Multiplayer | Single-player only | Single-player only |
| Developers | Choice of Games | Choice of Games |
Side by side
- Both share Indie, Adventure, RPG on Steam.
- Runt of the Litter (2017) is 1 year older than Choice of Magics (2018).
- Choice of Magics scores higher on Steam reviews (92.1% positive) than Runt of the Litter (80.4% positive).
- Runt of the Litter is currently ~38% cheaper on Steam than Choice of Magics (4.99 USD vs. 7.99 USD).
- Choice of Magics is Deck Playable on Steam Deck; Runt of the Litter has no Deck rating yet.
Runt of the Litter vs Choice of Magics — FAQ
- Should I play Runt of the Litter or Choice of Magics first?
- If you want chronology, Runt of the Litter (2017) came out before Choice of Magics (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 Runt of the Litter and Choice of Magics similar?
- They overlap on Indie, Adventure, RPG 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.