Choose Magic Tower
Choose Magic Tower if you want a RPG experience. On Steam, it's currently about 89% cheaper on the Steam Store. Magic Tower launched in 2017.
Magic Tower vs Cows VS Vikings
Magic Tower and Cows VS Vikings both land in Strategy, Indie, Early Access 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 Strategy, Indie, Early Access on Steam. Magic Tower (2017) is 1 year older than Cows VS Vikings (2018). Magic Tower is currently ~89% cheaper on Steam than Cows VS Vikings (0.99 USD vs. 8.99 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 Cows VS Vikings
Choose Cows VS Vikings if you want an Adventure and Casual experience. Cows VS Vikings launched in 2018.
Both Magic Tower and Cows VS Vikings sit in Strategy, Indie, and Early Access 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
 Magic Tower |  Cows VS Vikings | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2017 | 2018 |
| Genres | Strategy, Indie, RPG, Early Access | Strategy, Indie, Adventure, Casual, Early Access |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows, macOS, Linux |
| Steam Deck | Unrated | Deck Playable |
| Price | 0.99 USD | 8.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 9 reviews | 84.6% positive (332 reviews) |
| Multiplayer | Single-player only | Single-player only |
| Developers | 夕 | Redox Entertainment Inc |
Side by side
- Both share Strategy, Indie, Early Access on Steam.
- Magic Tower (2017) is 1 year older than Cows VS Vikings (2018).
- Magic Tower is currently ~89% cheaper on Steam than Cows VS Vikings (0.99 USD vs. 8.99 USD).
- Cows VS Vikings is Deck Playable on Steam Deck; Magic Tower has no Deck rating yet.
Magic Tower vs Cows VS Vikings — FAQ
- Should I play Magic Tower or Cows VS Vikings first?
- If you want chronology, Magic Tower (2017) came out before Cows VS Vikings (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 Magic Tower and Cows VS Vikings similar?
- They overlap on Strategy, Indie, Early Access 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.