Choose MagiCat
Choose MagiCat if you want the Steam Leaderboards, Color Alternatives, and Camera Comfort side of the pairing. On Steam, it's currently about 50% cheaper on the Steam Store. MagiCat launched in 2017.
MagiCat vs Robbie Swifthand and the Orb of Mysteries
MagiCat and Robbie Swifthand and the Orb of Mysteries 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 1 year older than Robbie Swifthand and the Orb of Mysteries (2018). Robbie Swifthand and the Orb of Mysteries scores higher on Steam reviews (96% positive) than MagiCat (92.1% 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 Robbie Swifthand and the Orb of Mysteries
Choose Robbie Swifthand and the Orb of Mysteries if it matches what drew you to this matchup. Robbie Swifthand and the Orb of Mysteries launched in 2018.
Both MagiCat and Robbie Swifthand and the Orb of Mysteries sit in Action, Indie, 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
 MagiCat |  Robbie Swifthand and the Orb of Mysteries | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2017 | 2018 |
| Genres | Action, Indie, Adventure | Action, Indie, Adventure |
| Platforms | Windows, macOS | Windows, macOS |
| Steam Deck | Deck Verified | Unrated |
| Price | 4.99 USD | 9.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 92.1% positive (178 reviews) | 96% positive (25 reviews) |
| Multiplayer | Single-player only | Single-player only |
| Developers | Kucing Rembes | Pixel Reign |
Side by side
- Both share Action, Indie, Adventure on Steam.
- MagiCat (2017) is 1 year older than Robbie Swifthand and the Orb of Mysteries (2018).
- Robbie Swifthand and the Orb of Mysteries scores higher on Steam reviews (96% positive) than MagiCat (92.1% positive).
- MagiCat is currently ~50% cheaper on Steam than Robbie Swifthand and the Orb of Mysteries (4.99 USD vs. 9.99 USD).
- MagiCat is Deck Verified on Steam Deck; Robbie Swifthand and the Orb of Mysteries has no Deck rating yet.
MagiCat vs Robbie Swifthand and the Orb of Mysteries — FAQ
- Should I play MagiCat or Robbie Swifthand and the Orb of Mysteries first?
- If you want chronology, MagiCat (2017) came out before Robbie Swifthand and the Orb of Mysteries (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 MagiCat and Robbie Swifthand and the Orb of Mysteries 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. Robbie Swifthand and the Orb of Mysteries doesn't have a Deck rating yet, so its Deck behaviour is currently unverified.