Choose Powernaut VANGARDT
Choose Powernaut VANGARDT if you want an Indie experience. On Steam, it's currently about 80% cheaper on the Steam Store. Powernaut VANGARDT launched in 2017.
Powernaut VANGARDT vs Black Magic (C64/CPC/Spectrum)
Powernaut VANGARDT and Black Magic (C64/CPC/Spectrum) both land in Action, Adventure 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 Action, Adventure on Steam. Powernaut VANGARDT (2017) is 6 years older than Black Magic (C64/CPC/Spectrum) (2023). Powernaut VANGARDT is currently ~80% cheaper on Steam than Black Magic (C64/CPC/Spectrum) (0.99 USD vs. 4.99 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 Black Magic (C64/CPC/Spectrum)
Choose Black Magic (C64/CPC/Spectrum) if you want a RPG experience. On Steam, it's the newer release (2023) and ships with the modern feature baseline. Black Magic (C64/CPC/Spectrum) launched in 2023.
Both Powernaut VANGARDT and Black Magic (C64/CPC/Spectrum) sit in Action and Adventure 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
 Powernaut VANGARDT |  Black Magic (C64/CPC/Spectrum) | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2017 | 2023 |
| Genres | Action, Indie, Adventure | Action, Adventure, RPG |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Deck Playable | Unrated |
| Price | 0.99 USD | 4.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 65% positive (20 reviews) | 1 reviews |
| Multiplayer | Single-player only | Single-player only |
| Developers | ConfoundGreatJob | Datasoft, Inc. |
Side by side
- Both share Action, Adventure on Steam.
- Powernaut VANGARDT (2017) is 6 years older than Black Magic (C64/CPC/Spectrum) (2023).
- Powernaut VANGARDT is currently ~80% cheaper on Steam than Black Magic (C64/CPC/Spectrum) (0.99 USD vs. 4.99 USD).
- Powernaut VANGARDT is Deck Playable on Steam Deck; Black Magic (C64/CPC/Spectrum) has no Deck rating yet.
Powernaut VANGARDT vs Black Magic (C64/CPC/Spectrum) — FAQ
- Should I play Powernaut VANGARDT or Black Magic (C64/CPC/Spectrum) first?
- If you want chronology, Powernaut VANGARDT (2017) came out before Black Magic (C64/CPC/Spectrum) (2023). 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 Powernaut VANGARDT and Black Magic (C64/CPC/Spectrum) similar?
- They overlap on Action, Adventure 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.
- Does Powernaut VANGARDT run on Steam Deck?
- Yes — Powernaut VANGARDT is rated Deck Playable by Valve. Black Magic (C64/CPC/Spectrum) doesn't have a Deck rating yet, so its Deck behaviour is currently unverified.