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MachickVSThe Magus Circle

Which game gives you more value right now? Every metric, head to head.

Machick

Machick

ActionIndieRPGSingleplayerTop-Down2D +14
Quality
66Popularity
37Value
34
KinguinBest price· Kinguin · Key marketplace
−92% $0.54
Buy
VS
The Magus Circle

The Magus Circle

ActionIndieSingleplayerCasual2D +15
Quality
70Popularity
21Value
52
SteamBest price· Steam
$12.99
Buy

Winner

Machick wins 7 of 13 head-to-head metrics.

Give it more time: this one usually sees deeper discounts, and it's not there yet.

Buy on Kinguin
7
Machick
7 of 13 metrics
The Magus Circle
6 of 13 metrics
6

Head-to-head metrics

Direct metric-by-metric comparison: winner determined by count, no weighting

Value
Pricing & deals
Current Best Price (USD)
$0.54 Wins
$12.99 -
Historical Low Price (USD)
$0.43 Wins
$11.69 -
Best Current Discount
-92% Wins
No discount -
Sales Frequency
57 price changes Wins
2 price changes -
Quality
Critical & user reception
Steam Review Score
84.1% positive -
89.1% positive Wins
Total Steam Reviews
208 -
384 Wins
Positive Steam Reviews
175 -
342 Wins
Negative Steam Reviews
33 Wins
42 -
Popularity
Community & activity
Average Concurrent Players (14 days)
0 -
124 Wins
Steam Recommendations
206 -
387 Wins
Features
Features & content
Achievements
24 Wins
12 -
Supported Languages
10 languages Wins
2 languages -
Release Date
Mar 2024 -
Sep 2026 Wins
GameValio recommendation
Wait for SaleMachick

Give it more time: this one usually sees deeper discounts, and it's not there yet.

Wait for SaleThe Magus Circle

Not the best time to jump in. Prices tend to drop, and this one hasn't hit its sweet spot yet.

Statistics over time

Side-by-side historical trends: same time range, same scale

Time range:
Machick
The Magus Circle

Player count trends

· Concurrent players over time

Review score trends

· Positive review ratio over time

Review volume trends

— Total reviews accumulated over time

Price comparison

Current deals and best prices side by side

Machick

Machick

2 Stores
Kinguin
Kinguin −92% $0.54Buy
Steam
Steam$6.99View
The Magus Circle

The Magus Circle

1 Store
Steam
Steam$12.99Buy

Machick

Quality

Splits opinions: likely to click if you're already a genre fan.

84% positive (208 reviews): mostly positive
208 reviews: decent but potentially skewed

Value

Not the right time to buy: wait for at least 50% off.

$0.54: very accessible price
92% off: deep discount
Historical low: $0.43: room for better deals

Popularity

Lost much of its active player base: community is quiet.

Players down 100% in recent days

The Magus Circle

Quality

Divided opinions: worth researching more before deciding.

89% positive (384 reviews): very positive reception
384 reviews: decent but potentially skewed

Value

A bit steep right now: worth waiting for a bigger sale.

$12.99: reasonable price
Near historical low ($11.69)

Popularity

Declining player base: could be a problem for multiplayer-dependent games.

Players down 33% in recent days
84 concurrent players: niche audience
Game detailsMachickThe Magus Circle
Release date
March 22, 2024
September 24, 2026
Developers
DeadPixel
By Witchlight
Publishers
DeadPixel
By Witchlight
Platforms
Windows
Linux, Windows, MacOs
Achievements
24
12

Machick

Recommended

Recommended:
  • OS: Windows 10 64bit

The Magus Circle

Recommended

Recommended:
  • OS: Windows 10 and up
  • Processor: Intel Core i5
  • Memory: 8 GB RAM
  • Graphics: DX10, DX11, DX12 capable
  • Storage: 500 MB available space
Which is better: Machick or The Magus Circle?

Machick won the comparison against The Magus Circle based on the head-to-head metric breakdown. Check the metrics table above for a full side-by-side analysis.

How is the comparison calculated?

The comparison winner is determined objectively by counting which game wins more individual metrics in the head-to-head table. No weighting is applied. The GameValio Recommendation shown separately is our own suggestion for each game, based on a weighted score that combines quality (reviews), popularity (player counts), and affordability (price vs value) into a score out of 100. These are two different things: the comparison is objective, the recommendation is GameValio's opinion.

Is Machick worth buying over The Magus Circle?

Based on the metrics, Machick won the direct comparison. However, also check the GameValio Recommendation for each game and the price comparison table to make the most informed purchase decision.

Which game has better player reviews?

Review score trends and volume over time are shown in the charts section above. The game with consistently higher positive ratios has stronger community reception.

Which game offers better value for money?

The affordability score and price comparison table above highlight the best deals. The Magus Circle currently scores better on value relative to its quality and price.

Analysis updated: Oct 13, 2026, 07:11 AM UTC

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