Choose Nelson and the Magic Cauldron
Choose Nelson and the Magic Cauldron if it matches what drew you to this matchup. Nelson and the Magic Cauldron launched in 2018.
Nelson and the Magic Cauldron vs Gnomdom
Nelson and the Magic Cauldron and Gnomdom both land in 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 are Adventure games on Steam. Nelson and the Magic Cauldron (2018) is 6 years older than Gnomdom (2024). Gnomdom is currently ~40% cheaper on Steam than Nelson and the Magic Cauldron (2.99 USD vs. 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 Gnomdom
Choose Gnomdom if you want an Indie and Casual experience. On Steam, it's currently about 40% cheaper on the Steam Store. Gnomdom launched in 2024.
Both Nelson and the Magic Cauldron and Gnomdom sit in 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
 Nelson and the Magic Cauldron |  Gnomdom | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2018 | 2024 |
| Genres | Adventure | Indie, Adventure, Casual |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows, macOS, Linux |
| Steam Deck | Unrated | Unrated |
| Price | 4.99 USD | 2.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 6 reviews | 98.7% positive (78 reviews) |
| Multiplayer | Single-player only | Single-player only |
| Developers | Manuel Schenk Games | Vivi, Dana |
Side by side
- Both are Adventure games on Steam.
- Nelson and the Magic Cauldron (2018) is 6 years older than Gnomdom (2024).
- Gnomdom is currently ~40% cheaper on Steam than Nelson and the Magic Cauldron (2.99 USD vs. 4.99 USD).
Nelson and the Magic Cauldron vs Gnomdom — FAQ
- Should I play Nelson and the Magic Cauldron or Gnomdom first?
- If you want chronology, Nelson and the Magic Cauldron (2018) came out before Gnomdom (2024). 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 Nelson and the Magic Cauldron and Gnomdom similar?
- They overlap on 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.