Choose Jack B. Nimble
Choose Jack B. Nimble if it's currently about 40% cheaper on the Steam Store. Jack B. Nimble launched in 2018.
Jack B. Nimble vs Running on Magic
Jack B. Nimble and Running on Magic 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. Jack B. Nimble (2018) is 4 years older than Running on Magic (2022). Jack B. Nimble is currently ~40% cheaper on Steam than Running on Magic (2.99 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 Running on Magic
Choose Running on Magic if it's the newer release (2022) and ships with the modern feature baseline. Running on Magic launched in 2022.
Both Jack B. Nimble and Running on Magic sit in Action, Indie, and Adventure on Steam and both list Steam Leaderboards, 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
 Jack B. Nimble |  Running on Magic | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2018 | 2022 |
| Genres | Action, Indie, Adventure, Casual | Action, Indie, Adventure, Casual |
| Platforms | Windows, macOS | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Unrated | Unrated |
| Price | 2.99 USD | 4.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 6 reviews | 6 reviews |
| Multiplayer | Single-player only | Single-player only |
| Developers | Sean Noonan | Gusarapo Games |
Side by side
- Both share Action, Indie, Adventure on Steam.
- Jack B. Nimble (2018) is 4 years older than Running on Magic (2022).
- Jack B. Nimble is currently ~40% cheaper on Steam than Running on Magic (2.99 USD vs. 4.99 USD).
Jack B. Nimble vs Running on Magic — FAQ
- Should I play Jack B. Nimble or Running on Magic first?
- If you want chronology, Jack B. Nimble (2018) came out before Running on Magic (2022). 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 Jack B. Nimble and Running on Magic 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.