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Oneiros vs Magnus Imago

Oneiros and Magnus Imago 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. Oneiros (2020) is 2 years older than Magnus Imago (2022). Magnus Imago scores higher on Steam reviews (100% positive) than Oneiros (78.2% 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 Oneiros

Choose Oneiros if you want an Action and Casual game with Steam Leaderboards. On Steam, it's currently about 44% cheaper on the Steam Store. Oneiros launched in 2020.

Choose Magnus Imago

Choose Magnus Imago if it matches what drew you to this matchup. Magnus Imago launched in 2022.

Both Oneiros and Magnus Imago 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

Oneiros vs Magnus Imago — Steam metadata comparison
Oneiros — Steam game coverOneirosMagnus Imago — Steam game coverMagnus Imago
Released20202022
GenresAction, Indie, Adventure, CasualIndie, Adventure
PlatformsWindowsWindows, Linux
Steam DeckDeck PlayableUnrated
Price4.99 USD8.99 USD
Steam reviews78.2% positive (133 reviews)100% positive (11 reviews)
MultiplayerSingle-player onlySingle-player only
DevelopersCoal Valley GamesSons of Welder, FM Simple Games Studio

Side by side

Oneiros vs Magnus Imago — FAQ

Should I play Oneiros or Magnus Imago first?
If you want chronology, Oneiros (2020) came out before Magnus Imago (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 Oneiros and Magnus Imago 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.
Does Oneiros run on Steam Deck?
Yes — Oneiros is rated Deck Playable by Valve. Magnus Imago doesn't have a Deck rating yet, so its Deck behaviour is currently unverified.
Oneiros vs Magnus Imago — Verdict (2026) · imho.run