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Mines and Magic vs DreadHaven: The Last Colony

Mines and Magic and DreadHaven: The Last Colony both land in Strategy 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 are Strategy games on Steam. Mines and Magic (2024) is 2 years older than DreadHaven: The Last Colony (2026). 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 Mines and Magic

Choose Mines and Magic if you want the Multi-player, Steam Leaderboards, and Online PvP side of the pairing. Mines and Magic launched in 2024.

Choose DreadHaven: The Last Colony

Choose DreadHaven: The Last Colony if it's a focused single-player run rather than a multiplayer commitment. DreadHaven: The Last Colony launched in 2026.

Both Mines and Magic and DreadHaven: The Last Colony sit in Strategy 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

Mines and Magic vs DreadHaven: The Last Colony — Steam metadata comparison
Mines and Magic — Steam game coverMines and MagicDreadHaven: The Last Colony — Steam game coverDreadHaven: The Last Colony
Released20242026
GenresStrategyStrategy
PlatformsWindows, macOS, LinuxWindows
Steam DeckUnratedUnrated
Price14.99 USDPrice unknown
Steam reviews74.4% positive (43 reviews)
MultiplayerMulti-playerSingle-player only
DevelopersZolden GamesWoum

Side by side

Mines and Magic vs DreadHaven: The Last Colony — FAQ

Should I play Mines and Magic or DreadHaven: The Last Colony first?
If you want chronology, Mines and Magic (2024) came out before DreadHaven: The Last Colony (2026). 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 Mines and Magic and DreadHaven: The Last Colony similar?
They overlap on Strategy 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 DreadHaven: The Last Colony have multiplayer like Mines and Magic?
No. Mines and Magic supports multiplayer on Steam (Multi-player), while DreadHaven: The Last Colony is listed as single-player only.
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