Choose Perceptions of the Dead 2
Choose Perceptions of the Dead 2 if it matches what drew you to this matchup. Perceptions of the Dead 2 launched in 2018.
Perceptions of the Dead 2 vs Magic Potion Stories
Perceptions of the Dead 2 and Magic Potion Stories both land in 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 Indie, Adventure on Steam. Perceptions of the Dead 2 (2018) is 5 years older than Magic Potion Stories (2023). Magic Potion Stories is currently ~44% cheaper on Steam than Perceptions of the Dead 2 (4.49 USD vs. 7.99 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 Magic Potion Stories
Choose Magic Potion Stories if it's currently about 44% cheaper on the Steam Store. Magic Potion Stories launched in 2023.
Both Perceptions of the Dead 2 and Magic Potion Stories sit in 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
 Perceptions of the Dead 2 |  Magic Potion Stories | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2018 | 2023 |
| Genres | Indie, Adventure | Indie, Adventure |
| Platforms | Windows, macOS, Linux | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Unrated | Unrated |
| Price | 7.99 USD | 4.49 USD |
| Steam reviews | 98.1% positive (53 reviews) | — |
| Multiplayer | Single-player only | Single-player only |
| Developers | Ithaqua Labs | ARTIFACTS |
Side by side
- Both share Indie, Adventure on Steam.
- Perceptions of the Dead 2 (2018) is 5 years older than Magic Potion Stories (2023).
- Magic Potion Stories is currently ~44% cheaper on Steam than Perceptions of the Dead 2 (4.49 USD vs. 7.99 USD).
Perceptions of the Dead 2 vs Magic Potion Stories — FAQ
- Should I play Perceptions of the Dead 2 or Magic Potion Stories first?
- If you want chronology, Perceptions of the Dead 2 (2018) came out before Magic Potion Stories (2023). 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 Perceptions of the Dead 2 and Magic Potion Stories similar?
- They overlap on 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.