Choose Runes of Magic
Choose Runes of Magic if you want an Adventure, Massively Multiplayer, and Free To Play game with MMO. On Steam, it's free to play, so the barrier to trying it is zero. Runes of Magic launched in 2018.
Runes of Magic vs Champion of Andia
Runes of Magic and Champion of Andia both land in Action, 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, RPG on Steam. Runes of Magic (2018) is 7 years older than Champion of Andia (2025). Runes of Magic is free; Champion of Andia is paid (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 Champion of Andia
Choose Champion of Andia if you want an Early Access experience. On Steam, it's the newer release (2025) and ships with the modern feature baseline. Champion of Andia launched in 2025.
Both Runes of Magic and Champion of Andia sit in Action and RPG on Steam and both list Multi-player, Online PvP, and Online Co-op, 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 |  Champion of Andia | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2018 | 2025 |
| Genres | Action, Adventure, Massively Multiplayer, RPG, Free To Play | Action, RPG, Early Access |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Deck Playable | Unrated |
| Price | Free to play | 4.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 63.7% positive (617 reviews) | 1 reviews |
| Multiplayer | Multi-player, Online Co-op, Co-op | Multi-player, Online Co-op, Co-op |
| Developers | Runewaker Entertainment | DCJ Group LLC |
Side by side
- Both share Action, RPG on Steam.
- Runes of Magic (2018) is 7 years older than Champion of Andia (2025).
- Runes of Magic is free; Champion of Andia is paid (4.99 USD).
- Both support cooperative play.
- Runes of Magic is Deck Playable on Steam Deck; Champion of Andia has no Deck rating yet.
Runes of Magic vs Champion of Andia — FAQ
- Should I play Runes of Magic or Champion of Andia first?
- If you want chronology, Runes of Magic (2018) came out before Champion of Andia (2025). 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 Champion of Andia similar?
- They overlap on Action, 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.
- Do both Runes of Magic and Champion of Andia have co-op?
- Yes — both list a co-op category on Steam. Specifics differ: Runes of Magic ships Online Co-op, Co-op; Champion of Andia ships Online Co-op, Co-op.
- Is Runes of Magic free?
- Yes — Runes of Magic is a free-to-play Steam title. Champion of Andia is paid (4.99 USD).
- Does Runes of Magic run on Steam Deck?
- Yes — Runes of Magic is rated Deck Playable by Valve. Champion of Andia doesn't have a Deck rating yet, so its Deck behaviour is currently unverified.