Computed from player tags · Not ranked by quality
24 games like Magicite (2026)
Every game below overlaps with Magicite on things players said about it rather than on our opinion of what feels alike. Each entry shows what it matched on, so you can throw out the ones matching on the part you did not care about.
The games like Magicite on a map
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The short version
- Closest match: Risk of Rain (2013), which both survival and difficult.
- Magicite is tagged Indie, RPG, Rogue-like, Multiplayer, Pixel Graphics, 2D, Action Roguelike, Adventure by Steam players. Those tags are what the matching runs on.
- 24 games qualify, each with at least fifty player reviews behind its sentiment figure.
- 3 are free to download, so you can test the resemblance yourself at no cost.
Why players value Magicite
The five things Steam players tag Magicite with most. This is the yardstick every game below is measured against: the closer a game matches these, the more it is likely to scratch the same itch.
- Indie
- RPG
- Rogue-like
- Multiplayer
- Pixel Graphics
| Reception | on Steam (85% of 7,585) |
|---|---|
| Watch-outs | no widespread problems reported by players |
| Price | $9.99 |
Tags, sentiment and reported problems come from Steam players; the story line is from Wikipedia. We do not add a written opinion of our own.
How these were matched
Steam tags carry the most weight, because players apply them and they describe how a game feels rather than how it was filed. Souls-like, Atmospheric and Cozy exist as tags and as nothing else, which is exactly the vocabulary this question needs. Formal genres count for less, themes and a shared studio for more.
Tags carried by more than a third of the catalogue are thrown out before matching. Nearly everything is tagged Singleplayer, so matching on it is matching on nothing. That cutoff is computed from the catalogue rather than fixed, so it moves as the catalogue grows.
All 24, closest first
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Risk of Rain (2013)
Why it matched: both survival and difficult; shares 12 player tags including Action Roguelike, Rogue-like and Indie; released around the same time (2013).
Risk of Rain is an action platformer with roguelike elements. With permanent death as a primary feature, players will have to play their best to get as far as possible. Fight on a mysterious planet with randomly spawning enemies and bosses, either alone or with 3 friends in online co-op.
Risk of Rain (2013) at a glance Released 2013 Studio Hopoo Games Player sentiment 93% positive of 29,833 Price $1.99 Verdict: GamingPickz Score 7.9/10 · Steam: (93% of 29,833)
Matches Magicite on: 5 of 5 — Indie, RPG, Rogue-like, Multiplayer, Pixel Graphics
Why players like it: Action Roguelike, Rogue-like, Indie, Platformer, Action — the tags Steam players apply most
Price vs Magicite: $1.99 — $8.00 cheaper
Watch-outs: no widespread problems reported by players
Shared with Magicite:Action RoguelikeRogue-likeIndiePlatformerPixel GraphicsOnline Co-OpDifficultPerma Death
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The Escapists
Why it matched: both open world, survival and difficult; shares 9 player tags including Pixel Graphics, Crafting and 2D; released around the same time (2015).
The Escapists provides players the opportunity of experiencing a light-hearted insight into everyday prison life with the main objective being that of escaping!
The Escapists at a glance Released 2015 Studio Mouldy Toof Studios Player sentiment 90% positive of 16,194 Price $3.59 Verdict: GamingPickz Score 7.5/10 · Steam: (90% of 16,194)
Matches Magicite on: 5 of 5 — Indie, RPG, Rogue-like, Multiplayer, Pixel Graphics
Why players like it: Pixel Graphics, Strategy, Crafting, Singleplayer, 2D — the tags Steam players apply most
Price vs Magicite: $3.59 — $6.40 cheaper
Watch-outs: no widespread problems reported by players
Shared with Magicite:Pixel GraphicsCrafting2DIndieSurvivalDifficultRPGSandbox
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Noita
Why it matched: both open world and difficult; shares 11 player tags including Rogue-like, Pixel Graphics and Difficult.
Noita is a magical action roguelite set in a world where every pixel is physically simulated. Fight, explore, melt, burn, freeze and evaporate your way through the procedurally generated world using spells you've created yourself.
Noita at a glance Released 2020 Studio Nolla Games Player sentiment 95% positive of 88,598 Price $19.99 Verdict: GamingPickz Score 8.4/10 · Steam: (95% of 88,598)
Matches Magicite on: 4 of 5 — Indie, RPG, Rogue-like, Pixel Graphics
Why players like it: Physics, Rogue-like, Pixel Graphics, Difficult, Dungeon Crawler — the tags Steam players apply most
Price vs Magicite: $19.99 — $10.00 pricier
Watch-outs: no widespread problems reported by players
Shared with Magicite:Rogue-likePixel GraphicsDifficultIndieSandbox2DPerma DeathAction Roguelike
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Terraria
Why it matched: both open world and survival; shares 9 player tags including Sandbox, Survival and 2D; released around the same time (2011).
Dig, fight, explore, build! Nothing is impossible in this action-packed adventure game. Four Pack also available!
Terraria at a glance Released 2011 Studio 505 Games Player sentiment 97% positive of 1,550,032 Price $9.99 Verdict: GamingPickz Score 8.7/10 · Steam: (97% of 1,550,032)
Matches Magicite on: 4 of 5 — Indie, RPG, Multiplayer, Pixel Graphics
Why players like it: Open World Survival Craft, Sandbox, Survival, 2D, Multiplayer — the tags Steam players apply most
Price vs Magicite: $9.99 — about the same price
Watch-outs: no widespread problems reported by players
Shared with Magicite:SandboxSurvival2DPixel GraphicsCraftingOnline Co-OpIndieRPG
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Don't Starve
Why it matched: both open world, survival and difficult; shares 8 player tags including Survival, Crafting and Indie; released around the same time (2013).
Don’t Starve is an uncompromising wilderness survival game full of science and magic. Enter a strange and unexplored world full of strange creatures, dangers, and surprises. Gather resources to craft items and structures that match your survival style.
Don't Starve at a glance Released 2013 Studio Klei Entertainment Player sentiment 97% positive of 113,392 Price $9.99 Verdict: GamingPickz Score 8.0/10 · Steam: (97% of 113,392)
Matches Magicite on: 3 of 5 — Indie, Rogue-like, Multiplayer
Why players like it: Survival, Open World Survival Craft, Crafting, Adventure, Indie — the tags Steam players apply most
Price vs Magicite: $9.99 — about the same price
Watch-outs: no widespread problems reported by players
Shared with Magicite:SurvivalCraftingIndieSandboxPerma DeathRogue-likeDifficult2D
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Never Split the Party
Why it matched: both survival and difficult; shares 10 player tags including Action Roguelike, Rogue-like and Indie.
Never Split the Party is an ultra social rogue-like! You're one of four adventurers joining together to explore a procedurally generated dungeon, amass powerful upgrades, and cooperate with your fellow adventures to conquer and crush the evil dungeon champions!
Never Split the Party at a glance Released 2019 Studio Legend Studio Player sentiment 76% positive of 4,400 Price Free Verdict: GamingPickz Score 6.5/10 · Steam: (76% of 4,400)
Matches Magicite on: 5 of 5 — Indie, RPG, Rogue-like, Multiplayer, Pixel Graphics
Why players like it: Action Roguelike, Rogue-like, Indie, Replay Value, Difficult — the tags Steam players apply most
Price vs Magicite: Free — free
Watch-outs: no widespread problems reported by players
Shared with Magicite:Action RoguelikeRogue-likeIndieDifficultPixel GraphicsRogue-liteRPGOnline Co-Op
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Stoneshard
Why it matched: both open world, survival and difficult; shares 8 player tags including RPG, Rogue-like and Pixel Graphics.
Stoneshard is a hardcore turn-based RPG about the harsh life of a medieval mercenary: travel with your own caravan, descend into procedurally generated dungeons, learn new skills, survive hunger and injuries - and remember, every mistake can mean death and loss of progress.
Stoneshard at a glance Released 2020 Studio Ink Stains Games Player sentiment 75% positive of 35,515 Price $24.99 Verdict: GamingPickz Score 6.8/10 · Steam: (75% of 35,515)
Matches Magicite on: 4 of 5 — Indie, RPG, Rogue-like, Pixel Graphics
Why players like it: RPG, Rogue-like, Strategy, Pixel Graphics, Survival — the tags Steam players apply most
Price vs Magicite: $24.99 — $15.00 pricier
Watch-outs: no widespread problems reported by players
Shared with Magicite:RPGRogue-likePixel GraphicsSurvival2DIndieDifficultSandbox
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The Binding of Isaac
Why it matched: both survival and difficult; shares 9 player tags including Action Roguelike, Rogue-like and Indie; released around the same time (2011).
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The Binding of Isaac at a glance Released 2011 Studio Edmund McMillen Player sentiment 95% positive of 62,842 Price $4.99 Verdict: GamingPickz Score 8.3/10 · Steam: (95% of 62,842)
Matches Magicite on: 3 of 5 — Indie, RPG, Rogue-like
Why players like it: Action Roguelike, Rogue-like, Indie, Replay Value, Difficult — the tags Steam players apply most
Price vs Magicite: $4.99 — $5.00 cheaper
Watch-outs: no widespread problems reported by players
Shared with Magicite:Action RoguelikeRogue-likeIndieDifficultRogue-lite2DSurvivalRPG
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Dungeon of the ENDLESS
Why it matched: both survival and difficult; shares 9 player tags including Rogue-like, Pixel Graphics and Indie; released around the same time (2014).
Dungeon of the ENDLESS™ is a Rogue-Like Dungeon-Defense game, in which the player and their team of heroes must protect the generator of their crashed ship while exploring an ever-expanding dungeon, all while facing waves of monsters and special events as they try to find their way out...
Dungeon of the ENDLESS at a glance Released 2014 Studio AMPLITUDE Studios Player sentiment 85% positive of 14,040 Price $11.99 Verdict: GamingPickz Score 7.3/10 · Steam: (85% of 14,040)
Matches Magicite on: 4 of 5 — Indie, RPG, Rogue-like, Pixel Graphics
Why players like it: Rogue-like, Strategy, Tower Defense, Pixel Graphics, Indie — the tags Steam players apply most
Price vs Magicite: $11.99 — $2.00 pricier
Watch-outs: no widespread problems reported by players
Shared with Magicite:Rogue-likePixel GraphicsIndieRPGPerma DeathDifficultSurvivalRogue-lite
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Starbound
Why it matched: both open world and survival; shares 8 player tags including Sandbox, Survival and Crafting; released around the same time (2016).
You’ve fled your home, only to find yourself lost in space with a damaged ship. Your only option is to beam down to the planet below, repair your ship and set off to explore the universe...
Starbound at a glance Released 2016 Studio Chucklefish Player sentiment 90% positive of 123,280 Price $14.99 Verdict: GamingPickz Score 7.6/10 · Steam: (90% of 123,280)
Matches Magicite on: 4 of 5 — Indie, RPG, Multiplayer, Pixel Graphics
Why players like it: Open World Survival Craft, Sandbox, Survival, Space, Adventure — the tags Steam players apply most
Price vs Magicite: $14.99 — $5.00 pricier
Watch-outs: players report crashes and freezes (details)
Shared with Magicite:SandboxSurvivalCraftingPixel GraphicsOnline Co-OpIndie2DRPG
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Realm of the Mad God Exalt
Why it matched: both difficult; shares 10 player tags including Pixel Graphics, Rogue-like and Perma Death; released around the same time (2012).
Embark on an exhilarating journey into the pixelated Realm of the Mad God! Join, an action-packed, free-to-play MMO bullet hell game. Discover a world with danger, challenges, and hidden treasures as you battle through waves of enemies. Team up with players and conquer dungeons to become a legend!
Realm of the Mad God Exalt at a glance Released 2012 Studio Wild Shadow Studios Player sentiment 83% positive of 47,698 Price Free Verdict: GamingPickz Score 7.6/10 · Steam: (83% of 47,698)
Matches Magicite on: 5 of 5 — Indie, RPG, Rogue-like, Multiplayer, Pixel Graphics
Why players like it: Pixel Graphics, MMORPG, Free to Play, Rogue-like, Perma Death — the tags Steam players apply most
Price vs Magicite: Free — free
Watch-outs: no widespread problems reported by players
Shared with Magicite:Pixel GraphicsRogue-likePerma DeathAction RoguelikeDifficultRogue-liteIndie2D
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SUNLESS SEA
Why it matched: both open world, survival and difficult; shares 6 player tags including Survival, RPG and Rogue-like; released around the same time (2015).
LOSE YOUR MIND. EAT YOUR CREW. DIE. Take the helm of your steamship and set sail for the unknown! Sunless Sea is a game of discovery, loneliness and frequent death, set in the award-winning Victorian Gothic universe of Fallen London.
SUNLESS SEA at a glance Released 2015 Studio Failbetter Games Player sentiment 83% positive of 9,554 Price $18.99 Verdict: GamingPickz Score 7.3/10 · Steam: (83% of 9,554)
Matches Magicite on: 3 of 5 — Indie, RPG, Rogue-like
Why players like it: Exploration, Lovecraftian, Survival, Story Rich, Dark — the tags Steam players apply most
Price vs Magicite: $18.99 — $9.00 pricier
Watch-outs: no widespread problems reported by players
Shared with Magicite:SurvivalRPGRogue-likeIndieRogue-lite2D
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Necesse
Why it matched: both open world and survival; shares 8 player tags including Sandbox, Pixel Graphics and Indie.
Build, quest, and conquer across an infinite procedurally generated world. Play alone or with friends as you establish a settlement and explore deep dungeons, fight monsters and bosses, mine rare ores, craft magical equipment, recruit specialists for your colony, and more!
Necesse at a glance Released 2025 Studio Fair Games ApS Player sentiment 93% positive of 28,893 Price $14.99 Verdict: GamingPickz Score 8.0/10 · Steam: (93% of 28,893)
Matches Magicite on: 4 of 5 — Indie, RPG, Multiplayer, Pixel Graphics
Why players like it: Open World Survival Craft, Multiplayer, Open World, Sandbox, Pixel Graphics — the tags Steam players apply most
Price vs Magicite: $14.99 — $5.00 pricier
Watch-outs: no widespread problems reported by players
Shared with Magicite:SandboxPixel GraphicsIndieSurvivalCraftingRPGOnline Co-Op2D
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Nuclear Throne
Why it matched: both difficult; shares 9 player tags including Action Roguelike, Rogue-like and Pixel Graphics; released around the same time (2014).
Nuclear Throne is a post-apocalyptic roguelike-like top-down shooter. Not 'the final hope of humanity' post-apocalyptic, but 'humanity is extinct and mutants and monsters now roam the world' post-apocalyptic. Can you reach the Nuclear Throne?
Nuclear Throne at a glance Released 2014 Studio Vlambeer Player sentiment 96% positive of 19,779 Price $11.99 Verdict: GamingPickz Score 7.8/10 · Steam: (96% of 19,779)
Matches Magicite on: 4 of 5 — Indie, RPG, Rogue-like, Pixel Graphics
Why players like it: Action Roguelike, Rogue-like, Pixel Graphics, Indie, Difficult — the tags Steam players apply most
Price vs Magicite: $11.99 — $2.00 pricier
Watch-outs: players report performance and stutter (details)
Shared with Magicite:Action RoguelikeRogue-likePixel GraphicsIndieDifficultRogue-lite2DPerma Death
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Rogue Legacy 2
Why it matched: both difficult; shares 9 player tags including Platformer, Indie and RPG.
Rogue Legacy 2 is what you'd get if you mashed Rogue Legacy and a sequel together. Every time you die, your children will succeed you, and each child is unique. Your daughter might be a Colourblind Archer, and your son could be a Pacifistic Chef. Either way, one of them is getting conscripted.
Rogue Legacy 2 at a glance Released 2022 Studio Cellar Door Games Player sentiment 91% positive of 15,128 Price $24.99 Verdict: GamingPickz Score 7.9/10 · Steam: (91% of 15,128)
Matches Magicite on: 3 of 5 — Indie, RPG, Rogue-like
Why players like it: Arcade, Metroidvania, Platformer, Action, Indie — the tags Steam players apply most
Price vs Magicite: $24.99 — $15.00 pricier
Watch-outs: no widespread problems reported by players
Shared with Magicite:PlatformerIndieRPGRogue-liteDifficult2DSide ScrollerRogue-like
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RuneScape: Dragonwilds
Why it matched: both open world, survival and difficult; shares 6 player tags including Survival, Online Co-Op and Crafting.
On RuneScape's forgotten continent of Ashenfall, dragons have awoken. Gather, build, skill and craft in this co-operative survival adventure. Only by mastering survival and uncovering ancient secrets can you hope to face the ferocious Dragon Queen.
RuneScape: Dragonwilds at a glance Released 2025 Studio Jagex Ltd Player sentiment 81% positive of 29,772 Price $29.99 Verdict: GamingPickz Score 7.2/10 · Steam: (81% of 29,772)
Matches Magicite on: 2 of 5 — RPG, Multiplayer
Why players like it: Open World, Survival, Open World Survival Craft, Multiplayer, Early Access — the tags Steam players apply most
Price vs Magicite: $29.99 — $20.00 pricier
Watch-outs: no widespread problems reported by players
Shared with Magicite:SurvivalOnline Co-OpCraftingDifficultSandboxRPG
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FTL: Faster Than Light
Why it matched: both survival and difficult; shares 7 player tags including Rogue-like, Indie and Perma Death; released around the same time (2012).
This "spaceship simulation roguelike-like" allows you to take your ship and crew on an adventure through a randomly generated galaxy filled with glory and bitter defeat.
FTL: Faster Than Light at a glance Released 2012 Studio Subset Games Player sentiment 95% positive of 78,616 Price $9.99 Verdict: GamingPickz Score 8.4/10 · Steam: (95% of 78,616)
Matches Magicite on: 2 of 5 — Indie, Rogue-like
Why players like it: Rogue-like, Space, Strategy, Sci-fi, Indie — the tags Steam players apply most
Price vs Magicite: $9.99 — about the same price
Watch-outs: no widespread problems reported by players
Shared with Magicite:Rogue-likeIndiePerma DeathDifficult2DRogue-liteSurvival
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Darkwood
Why it matched: both open world, survival and difficult; shares 5 player tags including Survival, Indie and RPG; released around the same time (2017).
Darkwood - a new perspective on survival horror. Scavenge and explore a rich, ever-changing free-roam world by day, then hunker down in your hideout and pray for the morning light.
Darkwood at a glance Released 2017 Studio Acid Wizard Studio Player sentiment 95% positive of 24,890 Price $3.99 Verdict: GamingPickz Score 8.0/10 · Steam: (95% of 24,890)
Matches Magicite on: 3 of 5 — Indie, RPG, Rogue-like
Why players like it: Horror, Survival Horror, Top-Down, Atmospheric, Survival — the tags Steam players apply most
Price vs Magicite: $3.99 — $6.00 cheaper
Watch-outs: no widespread problems reported by players
Shared with Magicite:SurvivalIndieRPGCraftingRogue-like
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Valheim
Why it matched: both open world, survival and difficult; shares 6 player tags including Survival, Online Co-Op and Crafting.
A brutal exploration and survival game for 1-10 players, set in a procedurally-generated purgatory inspired by viking culture. Battle, build, and conquer your way to a saga worthy of Odin’s patronage!
Valheim at a glance Released 2021 Studio Iron Gate Studio Player sentiment 94% positive of 540,990 Price $29.99 Verdict: GamingPickz Score 8.0/10 · Steam: (94% of 540,990)
Matches Magicite on: 2 of 5 — Indie, Multiplayer
Why players like it: Open World Survival Craft, Survival, Online Co-Op, Open World, Multiplayer — the tags Steam players apply most
Price vs Magicite: $29.99 — $20.00 pricier
Watch-outs: players report crashes and freezes (details)
Shared with Magicite:SurvivalOnline Co-OpCraftingDifficultSandboxIndie
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Skul: The Hero Slayer
Why it matched: both difficult; shares 9 player tags including Indie, Action Roguelike and Pixel Graphics.
Guide 'Skul' on his quest to single-handedly take on the Imperial Army and rescue his King from captivity, in an action-packed rogue-lite 2D platformer for the ages.
Skul: The Hero Slayer at a glance Released 2021 Studio SOUTHPAW GAMES Player sentiment 93% positive of 57,566 Price $19.99 Verdict: GamingPickz Score 8.1/10 · Steam: (93% of 57,566)
Matches Magicite on: 4 of 5 — Indie, Rogue-like, Multiplayer, Pixel Graphics
Why players like it: Indie, Action, Action Roguelike, Pixel Graphics, 2D — the tags Steam players apply most
Price vs Magicite: $19.99 — $10.00 pricier
Watch-outs: no widespread problems reported by players
Shared with Magicite:IndieAction RoguelikePixel Graphics2DRogue-likeRogue-litePlatformerDifficult
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Spelunky 2
Why it matched: both difficult; shares 9 player tags including Platformer, Difficult and Online Co-Op.
Spelunky 2 builds upon the unique, randomized challenges that made the original a roguelike classic, offering a huge adventure designed to satisfy players old and new. Meet the next generation of explorers as they find themselves on the Moon, searching for treasure and missing family.
Spelunky 2 at a glance Released 2020 Studio Mossmouth Player sentiment 93% positive of 21,915 Price $19.99 Verdict: GamingPickz Score 8.2/10 · Steam: (93% of 21,915)
Matches Magicite on: 2 of 5 — Indie, Rogue-like
Why players like it: Platformer, 2D Platformer, Difficult, Online Co-Op, Perma Death — the tags Steam players apply most
Price vs Magicite: $19.99 — $10.00 pricier
Watch-outs: no widespread problems reported by players
Shared with Magicite:PlatformerDifficultOnline Co-OpPerma DeathIndie2DAction RoguelikeSide Scroller
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Elin
Why it matched: both open world and difficult; shares 7 player tags including Rogue-like, Pixel Graphics and RPG.
Successor to the roguelike RPG "Elona". Adventure, survival, crafting, home-building, myths passed down, and stories of humans and Elea spun. What scars will you leave on the land of Ylva?
Elin at a glance Released 2024 Studio Lafrontier Player sentiment 93% positive of 9,154 Price $19.99 Verdict: GamingPickz Score 7.7/10 · Steam: (93% of 9,154)
Matches Magicite on: 4 of 5 — RPG, Rogue-like, Multiplayer, Pixel Graphics
Why players like it: Early Access, Character Customization, Open World, Rogue-like, JRPG — the tags Steam players apply most
Price vs Magicite: $19.99 — $10.00 pricier
Watch-outs: no widespread problems reported by players
Shared with Magicite:Rogue-likePixel GraphicsRPG2DSandboxDifficultPerma Death
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Forager
Why it matched: both open world and survival; shares 7 player tags including Survival, Pixel Graphics and Crafting.
The highly popular and quirky "idle game that you want to actively keep playing". Explore, craft, gather & manage resources, find secrets and build your base out of nothing! Buy land to explore and expand!
Forager at a glance Released 2019 Studio HopFrog Player sentiment 89% positive of 43,976 Price $19.99 Verdict: GamingPickz Score 7.8/10 · Steam: (89% of 43,976)
Matches Magicite on: 4 of 5 — Indie, RPG, Multiplayer, Pixel Graphics
Why players like it: Open World Survival Craft, Survival, Pixel Graphics, Crafting, Indie — the tags Steam players apply most
Price vs Magicite: $19.99 — $10.00 pricier
Watch-outs: no widespread problems reported by players
Shared with Magicite:SurvivalPixel GraphicsCraftingIndieSandbox2DRPG
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Albion Online
Why it matched: both open world, survival and difficult; shares 5 player tags including Sandbox, RPG and Crafting; released around the same time (2018).
Albion Online is a fantasy sandbox MMORPG featuring a player-driven economy, classless combat system, and intense PvP battles. Explore a vast open world full of danger and opportunity. Grow your wealth, forge alliances, and leave your mark on the world of Albion.
Albion Online at a glance Released 2018 Studio Sandbox Interactive GmbH Player sentiment 78% positive of 93,490 Price Free Verdict: GamingPickz Score 7.2/10 · Steam: (78% of 93,490)
Matches Magicite on: 2 of 5 — RPG, Multiplayer
Why players like it: Free to Play, MMORPG, Open World, Massively Multiplayer, Sandbox — the tags Steam players apply most
Price vs Magicite: Free — free
Watch-outs: no widespread problems reported by players
Shared with Magicite:SandboxRPGCraftingSurvivalDifficult
Common questions
What game is most like Magicite?
Risk of Rain (2013), on the evidence we have. It both survival and difficult. That is a statement about overlap, not a promise you will like it as much: two games can share every tag and still feel different to play.
How is "similar to Magicite" decided?
By overlap on the tags Steam players applied to each game, the formal genres, the themes both sit in, and whether the same studio made them. Tags carry the most weight because players write them, so they describe how a game feels rather than how it was filed. Tags carried by more than a third of the catalogue are ignored: matching on "Singleplayer" is matching on nothing. Every entry below shows exactly what it matched on.
Are these ranked by quality?
No. They are ordered by how much they overlap with Magicite. Where two games overlap equally, the better received one goes first, but that only moves a game a place or two. Each entry shows its own player sentiment so you can weigh that separately.
Do you get paid for these recommendations?
No. The order is computed from tag and genre overlap and nothing else. No placement here can be bought, and a game appearing high on this page is a statement about resemblance rather than an endorsement.