Computed from player tags · Not ranked by quality
24 games like Magicka (2026)
Every game below overlaps with Magicka 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 Magicka on a map
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24 games have both
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The short version
- Closest match: Dota 2, which both fantasy, strategy and difficult.
- Magicka is tagged Comedy, Co-op, Action, Fantasy, Magic, Online Co-Op, Multiplayer, RPG 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.
- 2 are free to download, so you can test the resemblance yourself at no cost.
- 2 are from the same studio: HELLDIVERS Dive Harder Edition, Gauntlet Slayer Edition.
Why players value Magicka
The five things Steam players tag Magicka 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.
- Comedy
- Co-op
- Action
- Fantasy
- Magic
| Reception | on Steam (85% of 32,072) |
|---|---|
| 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
- 1
Dota 2
Why it matched: both fantasy, strategy and difficult; shares 7 player tags including Strategy, Team-Based and Online Co-Op; released around the same time (2013).
Every day, millions of players worldwide enter battle as one of over a hundred Dota heroes. And no matter if it's their 10th hour of play or 1,000th, there's always something new to discover. With regular updates that ensure a constant evolution of gameplay, features, and heroes, Dota 2 has taken on a life of its own.
Dota 2 at a glance Released 2013 Studio Not recorded Player sentiment 81% positive of 2,768,190 Price Free Verdict: GamingPickz Score 8.1/10 · Steam: (81% of 2,768,190)
Matches Magicka on: 3 of 5 — Co-op, Action, Fantasy
Why players like it: Free to Play, MOBA, Multiplayer, Strategy, e-sports — the tags Steam players apply most
Price vs Magicka: Free — free
Watch-outs: players report servers and connection (details)
Shared with Magicka:StrategyTeam-BasedOnline Co-OpDifficultRPGFantasyAction RPG
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Kingdom Rush - Tower Defense
Why it matched: both fantasy, strategy and difficult; shares 7 player tags including Strategy, Fantasy and Funny; released around the same time (2014).
Get ready for an epic journey to defend your kingdom against hordes of orcs, trolls, evil wizards and other nasty fiends using a vast arsenal of towers and spells at your command!Fight on forests, mountains and wastelands, customizing your defensive strategy with different tower upgrades and specializations!
Kingdom Rush - Tower Defense at a glance Released 2014 Studio Ironhide Game Studio Player sentiment 97% positive of 17,136 Price $9.99 Verdict: GamingPickz Score 8.1/10 · Steam: (97% of 17,136)
Matches Magicka on: 3 of 5 — Comedy, Action, Fantasy
Why players like it: Tower Defense, Strategy, Singleplayer, 2D, Tactical — the tags Steam players apply most
Price vs Magicka: $9.99 — about the same price
Watch-outs: no widespread problems reported by players
Shared with Magicka:StrategyFantasyFunnyIndieDifficultComedyRPG
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Cook, Serve, Delicious!
Why it matched: both strategy and difficult; shares 9 player tags including Indie, Difficult and Arcade; released around the same time (2013).
Hungry? Take your restaurant from a one star abomination to a five star wonder in Cook, Serve, Delicious! Plan your menu, upgrade your equipment, and master challenges with easy-to-learn, hard-to-master gameplay!
Cook, Serve, Delicious! at a glance Released 2013 Studio Vertigo Gaming Inc. Player sentiment 94% positive of 5,711 Price $3.24 Verdict: GamingPickz Score 7.6/10 · Steam: (94% of 5,711)
Matches Magicka on: 2 of 5 — Comedy, Co-op
Why players like it: Indie, Time Management, Typing, Difficult, Management — the tags Steam players apply most
Price vs Magicka: $3.24 — $6.75 cheaper
Watch-outs: no widespread problems reported by players
Shared with Magicka:IndieDifficultArcadeStrategyFunnyComedyLocal Co-OpLocal Multiplayer
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HELLDIVERS Dive Harder Edition
Why it matched: made by the same studio, Arrowhead Game Studios; both strategy and difficult; shares 7 player tags including Online Co-Op, Local Co-Op and 4 Player Local; released around the same time (2015).
HELLDIVERS™ is a hardcore, cooperative, twin stick shooter. As part of the elite unit called the HELLDIVERS, players must work together to protect SUPER EARTH and defeat the enemies of mankind in an intense intergalactic war.
HELLDIVERS Dive Harder Edition at a glance Released 2015 Studio Arrowhead Game Studios Player sentiment 90% positive of 33,376 Price $19.99 Verdict: GamingPickz Score 7.9/10 · Steam: (90% of 33,376)
Matches Magicka on: 3 of 5 — Comedy, Co-op, Action
Why players like it: Online Co-Op, Co-op, Top-Down Shooter, Twin Stick Shooter, Local Co-Op — the tags Steam players apply most
Price vs Magicka: $19.99 — $10.00 pricier
Watch-outs: no widespread problems reported by players
Shared with Magicka:Online Co-OpLocal Co-Op4 Player LocalComedyFunnyDifficultStrategy
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Gauntlet Slayer Edition
Why it matched: made by the same studio, Arrowhead Game Studios; both fantasy; shares 8 player tags including Local Co-Op, RPG and 4 Player Local; released around the same time (2014).
The classic Gauntlet 4-player co-op action gameplay returns in a completely new experience! Battle the endless hordes of foes as you and your friends fight for treasure and glory via both local and online co-op multiplayer. Invade the Darkness!
Gauntlet Slayer Edition at a glance Released 2014 Studio Arrowhead Game Studios Player sentiment 82% positive of 10,282 Price $19.99 Verdict: GamingPickz Score 7.0/10 · Steam: (82% of 10,282)
Matches Magicka on: 3 of 5 — Co-op, Action, Fantasy
Why players like it: Co-op, Dungeon Crawler, Hack and Slash, Local Co-Op, Action — the tags Steam players apply most
Price vs Magicka: $19.99 — $10.00 pricier
Watch-outs: no widespread problems reported by players
Shared with Magicka:Local Co-OpRPG4 Player LocalOnline Co-OpArcadeLocal MultiplayerFantasyAction RPG
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Eastern Exorcist
Why it matched: both fantasy, strategy and difficult; shares 7 player tags including RPG, Action RPG and Strategy.
Eastern Exorcist is a stunning 2D side-scrolling action RPG set in a fantasy eastern world with the vicious spirits and monsters. Play as a skilled exorcist against chaotic evil to fight your way through the brutal world, and experience different stories of joy and sorrow.
Eastern Exorcist at a glance Released 2021 Studio Wildfire Game（无锡野火数字科技有限公司） Player sentiment 84% positive of 6,775 Price $17.99 Verdict: GamingPickz Score 7.0/10 · Steam: (84% of 6,775)
Matches Magicka on: 3 of 5 — Action, Fantasy, Magic
Why players like it: Action, RPG, Side Scroller, Adventure, 2D — the tags Steam players apply most
Price vs Magicka: $17.99 — $8.00 pricier
Watch-outs: no widespread problems reported by players
Shared with Magicka:RPGAction RPGStrategyFantasyMagicIndieDifficult
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Orcs Must Die!
Why it matched: both fantasy and strategy; shares 8 player tags including Strategy, Fantasy and Indie; released around the same time (2011).
Slice them, burn them, skewer them, and launch them - no matter how you get it done, orcs must die in this fantasy action-strategy game from Robot Entertainment.
Orcs Must Die! at a glance Released 2011 Studio Robot Entertainment Player sentiment 96% positive of 8,516 Price $9.99 Verdict: GamingPickz Score 7.9/10 · Steam: (96% of 8,516)
Matches Magicka on: 4 of 5 — Comedy, Action, Fantasy, Magic
Why players like it: Tower Defense, Action, Strategy, Third Person, Fantasy — the tags Steam players apply most
Price vs Magicka: $9.99 — about the same price
Watch-outs: no widespread problems reported by players
Shared with Magicka:StrategyFantasyIndieComedyFunnyMagicRPGArcade
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Overcooked! 2
Why it matched: both strategy and difficult; shares 9 player tags including Online Co-Op, Local Co-Op and Funny.
Overcooked returns with a brand-new helping of chaotic cooking action! Journey back to the Onion Kingdom and assemble your team of chefs in classic couch co-op or online play for up to four players. Hold onto your aprons… it’s time to save the world again!
Overcooked! 2 at a glance Released 2018 Studio Ghost Town Games Ltd. Player sentiment 90% positive of 84,093 Price $24.99 Verdict: GamingPickz Score 8.0/10 · Steam: (90% of 84,093)
Matches Magicka on: 3 of 5 — Comedy, Co-op, Action
Why players like it: Multiplayer, Online Co-Op, Local Co-Op, Co-op, Casual — the tags Steam players apply most
Price vs Magicka: $24.99 — $15.00 pricier
Watch-outs: no widespread problems reported by players
Shared with Magicka:Online Co-OpLocal Co-OpFunny4 Player LocalIndieLocal MultiplayerComedyDifficult
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Shovel Knight: Treasure Trove
Why it matched: both fantasy and difficult; shares 8 player tags including Indie, Difficult and Fantasy; released around the same time (2014).
Shovel Knight: Treasure Trove is the complete Shovel Knight collection, containing all 5 games in the epic saga! Dig, blast, slash, and bash your way through a fantastical, 8-bit inspired world of pixel-perfect platforming, memorable characters, and world-class action-adventure gameplay.
Shovel Knight: Treasure Trove at a glance Released 2014 Studio Yacht Club Games Player sentiment 96% positive of 16,898 Price $39.99 Verdict: GamingPickz Score 8.2/10 · Steam: (96% of 16,898)
Matches Magicka on: 3 of 5 — Comedy, Action, Fantasy
Why players like it: Platformer, Pixel Graphics, Retro, Great Soundtrack, Indie — the tags Steam players apply most
Price vs Magicka: $39.99 — $30.00 pricier
Watch-outs: no widespread problems reported by players
Shared with Magicka:IndieDifficultFantasyFunnyArcadeComedyRPGLocal Co-Op
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Dungeon Defenders
Why it matched: both fantasy and strategy; shares 7 player tags including Online Co-Op, Strategy and Action RPG; released around the same time (2011).
Create a hero from one of four classes to save Etheria in this 4-player coop Tower Defense Action-RPG. Includes Steam exclusive Portal gun & TF2 familiars!
Dungeon Defenders at a glance Released 2011 Studio Chromatic Games Player sentiment 93% positive of 18,981 Price $14.99 Verdict: GamingPickz Score 7.9/10 · Steam: (93% of 18,981)
Matches Magicka on: 1 of 5 — Fantasy
Why players like it: Multiplayer, Online Co-Op, Tower Defense, Singleplayer, Strategy — the tags Steam players apply most
Price vs Magicka: $14.99 — $5.00 pricier
Watch-outs: no widespread problems reported by players
Shared with Magicka:Online Co-OpStrategyAction RPGFunnyFantasyRPGTeam-Based
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Overlord II
Why it matched: both fantasy and strategy; shares 7 player tags including RPG, Fantasy and Funny; released around the same time (2009).
Overlord II, sequel to the critically acclaimed cult hit, sees the return of the chaotic Minions and their new Dark Master. Bigger, badder and more beautifully destructive, Overlord 2 has a Glorious Empire to smash, a massive Netherworld to revive, Minion mounts to mobilize, a trio of mistresses to woo, War Machines to crush opposition...
Overlord II at a glance Released 2009 Studio Triumph Studios Player sentiment 89% positive of 4,978 Price $9.99 Verdict: GamingPickz Score 7.4/10 · Steam: (89% of 4,978)
Matches Magicka on: 4 of 5 — Comedy, Action, Fantasy, Magic
Why players like it: RPG, Villain Protagonist, Fantasy, Singleplayer, Dark Fantasy — the tags Steam players apply most
Price vs Magicka: $9.99 — about the same price
Watch-outs: no widespread problems reported by players
Shared with Magicka:RPGFantasyFunnyComedyMagicStrategyAction RPG
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Eador. Masters of the Broken World
Why it matched: both fantasy, strategy and difficult; shares 6 player tags including Strategy, Fantasy and RPG; released around the same time (2013).
Eador is a universe made of countless shards of land drifting in the Great Nothing. Each of the shards is a little world unto itself, with geography and denizens of its own. The power over the shards is bitterly contested by Masters, the immortal beings mortals believe to be gods.
Eador. Masters of the Broken World at a glance Released 2013 Studio Snowbird Games Player sentiment 68% positive of 2,811 Price $19.99 Verdict: GamingPickz Score 6.2/10 · Steam: (68% of 2,811)
Matches Magicka on: 2 of 5 — Fantasy, Magic
Why players like it: Strategy, Turn-Based Strategy, Fantasy, Turn-Based, RPG — the tags Steam players apply most
Price vs Magicka: $19.99 — $10.00 pricier
Watch-outs: no widespread problems reported by players
Shared with Magicka:StrategyFantasyRPGIndieDifficultMagic
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Orcs Must Die! 2
Why it matched: both fantasy and strategy; shares 7 player tags including Strategy, Online Co-Op and Indie; released around the same time (2012).
You’ve tossed, burned and sliced them by the thousands – now orcs must die more than ever before! Grab a friend and slay orcs in untold numbers in this sequel to the 2011 AIAS Strategy Game of the Year from Robot Entertainment.
Orcs Must Die! 2 at a glance Released 2012 Studio Robot Entertainment Player sentiment 92% positive of 19,620 Price $14.99 Verdict: GamingPickz Score 7.9/10 · Steam: (92% of 19,620)
Matches Magicka on: 4 of 5 — Comedy, Co-op, Action, Fantasy
Why players like it: Tower Defense, Co-op, Action, Strategy, Online Co-Op — the tags Steam players apply most
Price vs Magicka: $14.99 — $5.00 pricier
Watch-outs: no widespread problems reported by players
Shared with Magicka:StrategyOnline Co-OpIndieRPGComedyFantasyFunny
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Just Shapes & Beats
Why it matched: both strategy and difficult; shares 8 player tags including Difficult, Indie and Local Multiplayer.
"Just Shapes & Beats" is a chaotic co-op musical bullet-hell based on three simple things: avoid Shapes, move to the kick-ass Beats, and die, repeatedly.
Just Shapes & Beats at a glance Released 2018 Studio Berzerk Studio Player sentiment 98% positive of 26,015 Price $11.99 Verdict: GamingPickz Score 8.3/10 · Steam: (98% of 26,015)
Matches Magicka on: 2 of 5 — Co-op, Action
Why players like it: Rhythm, Great Soundtrack, Music, Bullet Hell, Difficult — the tags Steam players apply most
Price vs Magicka: $11.99 — $2.00 pricier
Watch-outs: no widespread problems reported by players
Shared with Magicka:DifficultIndieLocal MultiplayerOnline Co-OpLocal Co-Op4 Player LocalFunnyStrategy
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Victor Vran ARPG
Why it matched: both fantasy and difficult; shares 7 player tags including Action RPG, RPG and Indie; released around the same time (2015).
Victor Vran is the isometric action-RPG where your skill is just as essential as your character build and gear. Experience intense combat action: dodge, jump and unleash powerful skills to finish off your enemies!
Victor Vran ARPG at a glance Released 2015 Studio Haemimont Games Player sentiment 86% positive of 6,454 Price $19.99 Verdict: GamingPickz Score 7.2/10 · Steam: (86% of 6,454)
Matches Magicka on: 3 of 5 — Co-op, Action, Fantasy
Why players like it: Action RPG, Hack and Slash, RPG, Adventure, Co-op — the tags Steam players apply most
Price vs Magicka: $19.99 — $10.00 pricier
Watch-outs: no widespread problems reported by players
Shared with Magicka:Action RPGRPGIndieLocal Co-OpFantasyOnline Co-OpDifficult
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For The King
Why it matched: both fantasy, strategy and difficult; shares 6 player tags including RPG, Online Co-Op and Strategy.
For The King is a strategic RPG that blends tabletop and roguelike elements in a challenging adventure that spans the realms. Set off on a single player experience or play cooperatively both online and locally.
For The King at a glance Released 2018 Studio IronOak Games Player sentiment 88% positive of 43,739 Price $19.99 Verdict: GamingPickz Score 7.8/10 · Steam: (88% of 43,739)
Matches Magicka on: 2 of 5 — Co-op, Fantasy
Why players like it: RPG, Online Co-Op, Strategy, Turn-Based, Rogue-like — the tags Steam players apply most
Price vs Magicka: $19.99 — $10.00 pricier
Watch-outs: no widespread problems reported by players
Shared with Magicka:RPGOnline Co-OpStrategyLocal Co-OpIndieFantasy
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The Dungeon Of Naheulbeuk: The Amulet Of Chaos
Why it matched: both fantasy, strategy and difficult; shares 6 player tags including RPG, Strategy and Funny.
Step into the wacky heroic fantasy universe of the Dungeon of Naheulbeuk. Lead a team of unlikely and clumsy heroes in an epic and challenging tactical RPG. Live an adventure filled with humor, surprises and silly encounters.
The Dungeon Of Naheulbeuk: The Amulet Of Chaos at a glance Released 2020 Studio Artefacts Studio Player sentiment 87% positive of 8,064 Price $5.24 Verdict: GamingPickz Score 7.2/10 · Steam: (87% of 8,064)
Matches Magicka on: 2 of 5 — Action, Fantasy
Why players like it: RPG, Turn-Based Tactics, Adventure, Turn-Based, Singleplayer — the tags Steam players apply most
Price vs Magicka: $5.24 — $4.75 cheaper
Watch-outs: no widespread problems reported by players
Shared with Magicka:RPGStrategyFunnyIndieDifficultFantasy
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Final Fantasy XIII
Why it matched: both fantasy, strategy and difficult; shares 5 player tags including RPG, Fantasy and Action RPG; released around the same time (2009).
Final Fantasy XIII is a fantasy RPG in which a band of brave humans struggle against fate in the utopian sky city of Cocoon and the primeval world of Pulse. Follow stylish heroine Lightning's fast paced battles and high adventure in a mysterious new world.
Final Fantasy XIII at a glance Released 2009 Studio Square Enix Player sentiment 75% positive of 19,914 Price $15.99 Verdict: GamingPickz Score 6.7/10 · Steam: (75% of 19,914)
Matches Magicka on: 2 of 5 — Action, Fantasy
Why players like it: JRPG, RPG, Female Protagonist, Linear, Great Soundtrack — the tags Steam players apply most
Price vs Magicka: $15.99 — $6.00 pricier
Watch-outs: players report crashes and freezes, performance and stutter, will not launch or install (details)
Shared with Magicka:RPGFantasyAction RPGStrategyDifficult
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Keep Talking and Nobody Explodes
Why it matched: both strategy and difficult; shares 7 player tags including Local Multiplayer, Local Co-Op and Indie; released around the same time (2015).
Find yourself trapped alone in a room with a ticking time bomb. Your friends have the manual to defuse it, but they can't see the bomb, so you're going to have to talk it out – fast!
Keep Talking and Nobody Explodes at a glance Released 2015 Studio Steel Crate Games Player sentiment 97% positive of 17,112 Price $14.99 Verdict: GamingPickz Score 7.9/10 · Steam: (97% of 17,112)
Matches Magicka on: 1 of 5 — Co-op
Why players like it: Co-op, Local Multiplayer, Puzzle, Party Game, Board Game — the tags Steam players apply most
Price vs Magicka: $14.99 — $5.00 pricier
Watch-outs: no widespread problems reported by players
Shared with Magicka:Local MultiplayerLocal Co-OpIndieDifficultTeam-BasedFunnyStrategy
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Crypt of the NecroDancer
Why it matched: both fantasy, strategy and difficult; shares 5 player tags including Difficult, Indie and Local Co-Op; released around the same time (2014).
Crypt of the NecroDancer is an award winning hardcore roguelike rhythm game. Move to the music and deliver beatdowns to the beat! Groove to the epic Danny Baranowsky soundtrack, or select songs from your own MP3 collection!
Crypt of the NecroDancer at a glance Released 2014 Studio Brace Yourself Games Player sentiment 95% positive of 26,481 Price $14.99 Verdict: GamingPickz Score 7.8/10 · Steam: (95% of 26,481)
Matches Magicka on: 3 of 5 — Co-op, Action, Fantasy
Why players like it: Rhythm, Female Protagonist, Difficult, Rogue-like, Great Soundtrack — the tags Steam players apply most
Price vs Magicka: $14.99 — $5.00 pricier
Watch-outs: no widespread problems reported by players
Shared with Magicka:DifficultIndieLocal Co-OpRPGFantasy
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Brutal Legend
Why it matched: both fantasy and strategy; shares 6 player tags including Comedy, Strategy and Funny; released around the same time (2013).
Brütal Legend is an action-adventure that marries visceral action combat with open-world freedom. Set in a universe somewhere between Lord of the Rings and Spinal Tap, it’s a fresh take on the action/driving genre, which in this case is full of imitation cover bands, demons intent on enslaving humanity and Heavy metal tunes.
Brutal Legend at a glance Released 2013 Studio Double Fine Productions Player sentiment 93% positive of 20,415 Price $14.99 Verdict: GamingPickz Score 7.9/10 · Steam: (93% of 20,415)
Matches Magicka on: 3 of 5 — Comedy, Action, Fantasy
Why players like it: Action, Comedy, Adventure, Great Soundtrack, Open World — the tags Steam players apply most
Price vs Magicka: $14.99 — $5.00 pricier
Watch-outs: no widespread problems reported by players
Shared with Magicka:ComedyStrategyFunnyFantasyRPGAction RPG
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Hammerwatch
Why it matched: both fantasy and difficult; shares 7 player tags including Indie, RPG and Local Co-Op; released around the same time (2013).
A hack and slash action adventure, set in a fantasy pixel art environment. Play solo or co-op in this adventure from bottom to top of Castle Hammerwatch. Kill hordes of enemies with varied looks and features through four unique environments with traps, hidden secrets and puzzles.
Hammerwatch at a glance Released 2013 Studio Crackshell Player sentiment 89% positive of 6,513 Price $9.99 Verdict: GamingPickz Score 7.3/10 · Steam: (89% of 6,513)
Matches Magicka on: 3 of 5 — Co-op, Action, Fantasy
Why players like it: Dungeon Crawler, Indie, RPG, Co-op, Pixel Graphics — the tags Steam players apply most
Price vs Magicka: $9.99 — about the same price
Watch-outs: no widespread problems reported by players
Shared with Magicka:IndieRPGLocal Co-OpOnline Co-OpFantasy4 Player LocalLocal Multiplayer
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Mitos.is: The Game
Why it matched: both strategy and difficult; shares 7 player tags including Strategy, Funny and Online Co-Op; released around the same time (2015).
Step into the microscopic world of Mitos.is! Eat or be eaten—become the ultimate cell in a highly addictive multiplayer game. Diverse modes, daily tournaments, guilds, and gear await! The BEST game of 2015 is back!
Mitos.is: The Game at a glance Released 2015 Studio Freakinware Studios Player sentiment 81% positive of 12,054 Price Free Verdict: GamingPickz Score 7.0/10 · Steam: (81% of 12,054)
Matches Magicka on: 1 of 5 — Comedy
Why players like it: Free to Play, Multiplayer, Massively Multiplayer, Strategy, 2D — the tags Steam players apply most
Price vs Magicka: Free — free
Watch-outs: no widespread problems reported by players
Shared with Magicka:StrategyFunnyOnline Co-OpIndieDifficultArcadeComedy
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Blackguards
Why it matched: both fantasy, strategy and difficult; shares 5 player tags including RPG, Strategy and Fantasy; released around the same time (2014).
What happens when the only hope of a threatened world lies not with heroes in shining armor, but in the hands of a band of misfits and criminals? Blackguards, a new turn-based strategy RPG, explores this very question. You will discover over 180 unique hex-based battlegrounds within a dark and mature story of crime, drugs, and murder.
Blackguards at a glance Released 2014 Studio Daedalic Entertainment Player sentiment 62% positive of 3,917 Price $0.99 Verdict: GamingPickz Score 5.8/10 · Steam: (62% of 3,917)
Matches Magicka on: 2 of 5 — Action, Fantasy
Why players like it: RPG, Turn-Based, Strategy, Tactical, Fantasy — the tags Steam players apply most
Price vs Magicka: $0.99 — $9.00 cheaper
Watch-outs: no widespread problems reported by players
Shared with Magicka:RPGStrategyFantasyIndieDifficult
Common questions
What game is most like Magicka?
Dota 2, on the evidence we have. It both fantasy, strategy 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 Magicka" 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 Magicka. 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.
What else did the makers of Magicka do?
HELLDIVERS Dive Harder Edition, Gauntlet Slayer Edition are also from Arrowhead Game Studios, and appear in the list below for that reason as well as on tag overlap.
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.