Choose Runes of Magic
Choose Runes of Magic if you want an Adventure game with Online Co-op and Co-op. On Steam, it carries the stronger Steam consensus at 63.7% positive across 617 reviews.
Runes of Magic vs Eternal Magic
Runes of Magic and Eternal Magic both land in Action, Massively Multiplayer, RPG 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, Massively Multiplayer, RPG on Steam. Runes of Magic (2018) is 2 years older than Eternal Magic (2020). Runes of Magic scores higher on Steam reviews (63.7% positive) than Eternal Magic (61.7% 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 Eternal Magic
Choose Eternal Magic if it matches what drew you to this matchup. Eternal Magic launched in 2020.
Both Runes of Magic and Eternal Magic sit in Action, Massively Multiplayer, and RPG on Steam and both list Multi-player, MMO, and Online PvP, 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
 Runes of Magic |  Eternal Magic | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2018 | 2020 |
| Genres | Action, Adventure, Massively Multiplayer, RPG, Free To Play | Action, Massively Multiplayer, RPG, Free To Play |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Deck Playable | Unrated |
| Price | Free to play | Free to play |
| Steam reviews | 63.7% positive (617 reviews) | 61.7% positive (316 reviews) |
| Multiplayer | Multi-player, Online Co-op, Co-op | Multi-player |
| Developers | Runewaker Entertainment | Duoyi |
Side by side
- Both share Action, Massively Multiplayer, RPG on Steam.
- Runes of Magic (2018) is 2 years older than Eternal Magic (2020).
- Runes of Magic scores higher on Steam reviews (63.7% positive) than Eternal Magic (61.7% positive).
- Both are free to play.
- Runes of Magic has co-op; Eternal Magic does not.
- Runes of Magic is Deck Playable on Steam Deck; Eternal Magic has no Deck rating yet.
Runes of Magic vs Eternal Magic — FAQ
- Which is better, Runes of Magic or Eternal Magic?
- On Steam reviews Runes of Magic scores higher (63.7% positive) than Eternal Magic (61.7% positive). Both have enough reviews to trust the signal, so for players using reviews alone, Runes of Magic is the safer pick. Genre fit still matters — check the side-by-side table for the categories each game lands in.
- Should I play Runes of Magic or Eternal Magic first?
- If you want chronology, Runes of Magic (2018) came out before Eternal Magic (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 Runes of Magic and Eternal Magic similar?
- They overlap on Action, Massively Multiplayer, RPG 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 Runes of Magic run on Steam Deck?
- Yes — Runes of Magic is rated Deck Playable by Valve. Eternal Magic doesn't have a Deck rating yet, so its Deck behaviour is currently unverified.