Choose MagiCat
Choose MagiCat if you want the Camera Comfort side of the pairing. On Steam, it's currently about 54% cheaper on the Steam Store. MagiCat launched in 2017.
MagiCat vs HAMISH
MagiCat and HAMISH both land in Action, Indie, 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, Indie, Adventure on Steam. MagiCat (2017) is 9 years older than HAMISH (2026). MagiCat is currently ~54% cheaper on Steam than HAMISH (4.99 USD vs. 10.79 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 HAMISH
Choose HAMISH if you want the Stereo Sound, Playable without Timed Input, and Save Anytime side of the pairing. On Steam, it's the newer release (2026) and ships with the modern feature baseline. HAMISH launched in 2026.
Both MagiCat and HAMISH sit in Action, Indie, and Adventure on Steam and both list Steam Leaderboards, Color Alternatives, and Custom Volume Controls, 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 |  HAMISH | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2017 | 2026 |
| Genres | Action, Indie, Adventure | Action, Indie, Adventure |
| Platforms | Windows, macOS | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Deck Verified | Unrated |
| Price | 4.99 USD | 10.79 USD |
| Steam reviews | 92.1% positive (178 reviews) | 4 reviews |
| Multiplayer | Single-player only | Single-player only |
| Developers | Kucing Rembes | Soulo Games Ltd |
Side by side
- Both share Action, Indie, Adventure on Steam.
- MagiCat (2017) is 9 years older than HAMISH (2026).
- MagiCat is currently ~54% cheaper on Steam than HAMISH (4.99 USD vs. 10.79 USD).
- MagiCat is Deck Verified on Steam Deck; HAMISH has no Deck rating yet.
MagiCat vs HAMISH — FAQ
- Should I play MagiCat or HAMISH first?
- If you want chronology, MagiCat (2017) came out before HAMISH (2026). 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 HAMISH similar?
- They overlap on Action, Indie, 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 MagiCat run on Steam Deck?
- Yes — MagiCat is rated Deck Verified by Valve. HAMISH doesn't have a Deck rating yet, so its Deck behaviour is currently unverified.