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MagiCat vs Alien Cat

MagiCat and Alien Cat both land in Indie 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 Indie games on Steam. MagiCat (2017) is 3 years older than Alien Cat (2020). MagiCat scores higher on Steam reviews (92.1% positive) than Alien Cat (85.9% 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 MagiCat

Choose MagiCat if you want an Action and Adventure game with Steam Leaderboards, Color Alternatives, and Camera Comfort. On Steam, it carries the stronger Steam consensus at 92.1% positive across 178 reviews.

Choose Alien Cat

Choose Alien Cat if you want the Playable without Timed Input side of the pairing. On Steam, it's currently about 90% cheaper on the Steam Store. Alien Cat launched in 2020.

Both MagiCat and Alien Cat sit in Indie on Steam and both list Keyboard Only Option, 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

MagiCat vs Alien Cat — Steam metadata comparison
MagiCat — Steam game coverMagiCatAlien Cat — Steam game coverAlien Cat
Released20172020
GenresAction, Indie, AdventureIndie
PlatformsWindows, macOSWindows
Steam DeckDeck VerifiedUnrated
Price4.99 USD0.49 USD
Steam reviews92.1% positive (178 reviews)85.9% positive (192 reviews)
MultiplayerSingle-player onlySingle-player only
DevelopersKucing RembesRepa Games

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MagiCat vs Alien Cat — FAQ

Which is better, MagiCat or Alien Cat?
On Steam reviews MagiCat scores higher (92.1% positive) than Alien Cat (85.9% positive). Both have enough reviews to trust the signal, so for players using reviews alone, MagiCat is the safer pick. Genre fit still matters — check the side-by-side table for the categories each game lands in.
Should I play MagiCat or Alien Cat first?
If you want chronology, MagiCat (2017) came out before Alien Cat (2020). 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 MagiCat and Alien Cat similar?
They overlap on Indie 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 MagiCat run on Steam Deck?
Yes — MagiCat is rated Deck Verified by Valve. Alien Cat doesn't have a Deck rating yet, so its Deck behaviour is currently unverified.
MagiCat vs Alien Cat — Verdict (2026) · imho.run