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MagiciteVSTerraria

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

Magicite

Magicite

ActionIndieAdventureRPG
Quality
70Popularity
30Value
75
KinguinBetter Deal· Kinguin
in 2 days
−59% $4.07
Buy Now
VS
Terraria

Terraria

ActionIndieAdventureRPG
Quality
93Popularity
54Value
80
KinguinBetter Deal· Kinguin
in 21 hours
−79% $2.14
Buy Now

Winner

Terraria wins 13 of 15 head-to-head metrics.

Solid pick at the moment — it's holding up well and the price is fair for what you get.

2
Magicite
2 of 15 metrics
Terraria
13 of 15 metrics
13

Head-to-Head Metrics

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

Value
Pricing & Deals
Current Best Price (USD)
$4.07 -
$2.14 Wins
Historical Low Price (USD)
$4.01 -
$2.64 Wins
Best Current Discount
-59% -
-79% Wins
Sales Frequency
33 price changes -
152 price changes Wins
Quality
Critical & User Reception
Metacritic
N/A -
83/100 Wins
Steam Review Score
85.6% positive -
97.5% positive Wins
Total Steam Reviews
5.8K -
1.2M Wins
Positive Steam Reviews
5.0K -
1.2M Wins
Negative Steam Reviews
837 Wins
30.0K -
Popularity
Community & Activity
Average Concurrent Players (14 days)
10 -
29.6K Wins
Steam Recommendations
5.8K -
1.2M Wins
Features
Features & Content
Achievements
0 -
137 Wins
Supported Languages
1 languages -
9 languages Wins
Release Date
Jun 2014 Wins
May 2011 -
GameValio Recommendation
MaybeMagicite

Not urgent, but worth watching — it's in a reasonable spot without being an obvious must-buy.

Worth ItTerraria

Solid pick at the moment — it's holding up well and the price is fair for what you get.

Statistics Over Time

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

Time Range:
Magicite
Terraria

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

Magicite

Magicite

2 Stores
Kinguin
Kinguin −59% $4.07Buy Now
Steam
Steam +145% $9.99View
Terraria

Terraria

3 Stores
Kinguin
Kinguin −79% $2.14Buy Now
GAMIVO
GAMIVO +250% $7.48View
Steam
Steam +367% $9.99View

Score Breakdown

How each game scores across quality, popularity, and affordability

Magicite

Quality

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

86% positive (5,801 reviews) — very positive reception
5,801 reviews — solid data foundation

Value

Acceptable value right now — fair price for the content.

$4.07 — very accessible price
59% off — solid discount
Near historical low ($4.01)

Popularity

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

+12% player growth
9 concurrent players — niche audience

Terraria

Quality

Excellent community reception — players and critics agree on the quality.

98% positive (1,225,335 reviews) — overwhelmingly positive
Metacritic 83/100 — high marks from professional reviewers
1,225,335 reviews — extremely reliable sample

Value

Acceptable value right now — fair price for the content.

$2.14 — very accessible price
79% off — massive discount
Near historical low ($2.07)

Popularity

Steady player base with a dedicated community keeping it alive.

+23% player growth
34,078 concurrent players — very healthy
917 new reviews — community buzzing
1,225,335 total reviews — gaming phenomenon

Game Details

Release information and metadata

Game DetailsMagiciteTerraria
Release Date
June 9, 2014
May 16, 2011
Developers
Sean Young
Re-Logic
Publishers
SmashGames
Re-Logic
Platforms
Linux, Windows, MacOs
Linux, Windows, MacOs
Achievements
137

System Requirements

PC minimum and recommended specs

Magicite

Recommended

Recommended:
  • OS *: Windows 8.1
  • Processor: 2.4 Ghz
  • Memory: 4 GB RAM
  • Network: Broadband Internet connection
  • Storage: 1 GB available space

Terraria

Recommended

RECOMMENDED

  • OS: Windows 7, 8/8.1, 10
  • Processor: Dual Core 3.0 Ghz
  • Memory: 4GB
  • Hard Disk Space: 200MB
  • Video Card: 256mb Video Memory, capable of Shader Model 2.0+
  • DirectX®: 9.0c or Greater

Frequently Asked Questions

Which is better: Magicite or Terraria?

Terraria won the comparison against Magicite 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 Magicite worth buying over Terraria?

Based on the metrics, Terraria 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. Terraria currently scores better on value relative to its quality and price.

Analysis updated: Jul 18, 2026, 04:04 AM UTC

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