Best Magic games on Steam
Unlike generic lists, our strategy game recommendations use a rigorous analysis of Steam user reviews to identify and feature only the best, community-validated magic games. For those who prefer not to search, lists of the most played, top deals and best free magic games are available at the bottom of the page.
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Escape First Alchemist ⚗️
First-person escape game, playable solo or co-op with up to 4 people. Solve riddles of a reclusive alchemist that trapped you in his workshop. Brew potions and overcome challenges as he laughs at your failures and makes light of your successes...But what if things are not what they seem?
The Legend of Heroes: Trails through Daybreak
The spriggan known as Van Arkride, an underground professional, accepts any job, acting as detective, negotiator, or bounty hunter. Dive into the Trails series' latest chapter with intense combat, beautiful visuals, and a new alignment system in Calvard!
Diary of Lucie
Diary of Lucie is action-roguelite game made with RPG Maker. In addition to simply avoiding the enemy's barrage, strategically use the enemy's bullet to make the battle situation advantageous!
OCTOPATH TRAVELER II
This game is a brand-new entry in the OCTOPATH TRAVELER series, the first installment of which was initially released in 2018 and sold over 3 million copies worldwide.
The Light Brigade
An award-winning roguelike VR shooter with realistic gunplay & immersive light magic. Ascend the ranks of The Light Brigade to unlock new weapons, upgrades, classes, and abilities as you fight to restore light to the darkness.
Soul Guardians
Soul Guardians is a 2D cross-scroll action RPG game. Hired as a mercenary of the Empire, the protagonist goes on a journey to stop the conspiracy of the Dark Forces Undertaker. Raising unique characters, collecting and combining chain arts to enjoy your own hot action!
Labyrinth of Galleria: The Moon Society
On the outskirts of town lies a mansion said to house the entrance to a maze overflowing with treasure. Do you wish to discover the magical mysteries hidden inside?
Hogwarts Legacy
Hogwarts Legacy is an immersive, open-world action RPG. Now you can take control of the action and be at the center of your own adventure in the wizarding world.
Rune Teller
Become a powerful Rune Teller traveling through the open world of the Runegea. Recruit great colleagues for a fun journey, craft through a variety of items, and solve the requests of the Runegea residents. At the end of a long journey, you will find the reason for your resurrection.
SpellForce: Conquest of Eo
On a journey to great magical might, explore and control the lands of Eo in this ever-changing turn-based strategy role-playing game. Field armies and heroes in tactical combat, finish hundreds of quests, and gather spells and artefacts to become the most powerful mage of all.
Spellmasons
Spellmasons is a magical, tactical roguelike where you customize your spells to survive. Play solo or team up with your friends in online multiplayer, and explore a deep magic system where clever combinations yield powerfully satisfying results!
Forspoken
Forspoken follows the journey of Frey, a young New Yorker transported to the beautiful and cruel land of Athia. In search of a way home, Frey must use her newfound magical abilities to traverse sprawling landscapes and battle monstrous creatures.
Warlander
Harness the almighty powers of god-like Warriors, Clerics, and Mages, with a unique style that mashes a Medieval-inspired setting, Fantastical items and abilities…and…EVEN POWERFUL ROBOTS! Master siege weapons and cataclysmic spells to control the battlefield and destroy the enemy's core!
Immortals Fenyx Rising
Immortals Fenyx Rising brings grand mythological adventure to life. Play as Fenyx on a quest to save the Greek gods.
Prime of Flames
This is a special strategy game that combines Wargame and Roguelike. As the guider of the former ancestors, you revived and arrived. In the name of Star Envoy, you leave for the Human camp, and lead the warriors of different clans with talents and abilities to find the truth of history and disaster.
CRISIS CORE –FINAL FANTASY VII– REUNION
CRISIS CORE -FINAL FANTASY VII- REUNION is a remaster of CRISIS CORE featuring updated graphics, combat systems and soundtrack. Follow the tale of SOLDIER operative Zack Fair, as he discovers the secrets of Shinra's dark experiments.
Marvel's Midnight Suns
FIGHT AND STRATEGIZE LIKE A SUPER HERO IN THE DARKER CORNERS OF THE MARVEL UNIVERSE. Play as The Hunter, a legendary demon slayer who must lead a team of Super Heroes and supernatural warriors facing apocalyptic threats.
Please Be Happy
A comfy yuri VN about the foxgirl Miho and her quest to find the person who's most important to her. This emotional visual novel features two different heroines to choose from, and a story that will make you both laugh and cry!
Idle Monster TD: Evolved
Evolve epic monsters and crush puny humans in this endless idle tower defense game! Unlock, upgrade, and evolve over 150 unique monsters and pets, ranging from cute and colorful flower creatures to epic fire breathing dragons, to assemble the ultimate team against the endless waves of enemies.
Vade Retro : Exorcist
Vade Retro is a PvP exorcism game up to 4 player. Play as Demon and make your opponents go through hell, or join the exorcist team by choosing a specialty to save victims from the devil's grip in this action-packed experience.
Harmony's Odyssey
Harmony’s Odyssey is a 3D fantasy adventure puzzle game set on mythical dioramas full of riddles, perky creatures and magic. Embark on a fantastic journey through remote fabled lands tangled by a rowdy cat and bring peace to its inhabitants.Most played magic games on Steam
Take a look at the top magic games that are currently attracting the largest player bases on the Steam platform, as of April 30th 2025.
1. Hogwarts Legacy
Hogwarts Legacy is an immersive, open-world action RPG. Now you can take control of the action and be at the center of your own adventure in the wizarding world. Hogwarts Legacy is a magic, open world and fantasy game developed by Avalanche Software and published by Warner Bros. Games. Released on February 10th 2023 has received 318,064 reviews of which 287,124 were positive and 30,940 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.9 out of 10. The game has hit the top spot as the #1 most played magic game, thanks to its 5,258 peak concurrent players over the last day.
8.9
287,124
30,940
5,258
players
2. Royal Quest Online
Fantasy comes alive in this vast yet cozy free-to-play MMORPG! Choose between 4 classes and 8 subclasses, explore hundreds of locations, thousands of quests, dive into varied PvE and PvP modes, enter the unique vibrant world, and trade with other players. Play, explore, fight and be victorious! Royal Quest Online is a mmorpg, fantasy and adventure game developed by BASE and published by Forward Gateway. Released on December 19th 2024 has received 3,383 reviews of which 2,781 were positive and 602 were negative resulting in a rating of 7.9 out of 10. While seeing 702 players online at once in the last 24 hours, this game is currently ranked #2 among magic games based on player count.
7.9
2,781
602
702
players
3. Magic Research 2
Welcome to Magic Research 2, an incremental RPG from the creator of Magic Research. Learn countless spells, face powerful foes, and command a team of Wizards who can cast spells for you as you journey to find or create the Philosopher's Stone. Magic Research 2 is a auto battler, idler and text-based game developed and published by Maticolotto. Released on May 21st 2024 has received 449 reviews of which 418 were positive and 31 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.6 out of 10. While seeing 318 players online at once in the last 24 hours, this game is currently ranked #3 among magic games based on player count.
8.6
418
31
318
players
4. South of Midnight
South of Midnight is a new action-adventure from Compulsion Games. Explore the mythos and confront mysterious creatures of the Deep South in this modern folktale while learning to weave an ancient power to surmount obstacles and unravel your family’s hidden past. South of Midnight is a female protagonist, action-adventure and fantasy game developed by Compulsion Games and published by Xbox Game Studios. Released on April 08th 2025 has received 1,877 reviews of which 1,767 were positive and 110 were negative resulting in a rating of 9.0 out of 10. With 290 concurrent players in the last 24 hours, the game currently holds the #4 spot among the most played magic games.
9.0
1,767
110
290
players
5. Conquest of Elysium 5
Conquest of Elysium 5 is a quick turn based fantasy strategy game with a touch of rogue-like. The game is full of depth, details and monsters. There are also a huge number of factions, each with its own unique gameplay and magic rituals. Conquest of Elysium 5 is a turn-based strategy, strategy and fantasy game developed and published by Illwinter Game Design. Released on August 17th 2021 has received 1,023 reviews of which 917 were positive and 106 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.5 out of 10. The game currently holds the #5 spot among the most played magic games.
8.5
917
106
94
players
6. Fae Farm
Escape to the magical life of your dreams in Fae Farm, a farm sim RPG for 1-4 players. Craft, cultivate, and decorate to grow your homestead, and use spells to explore the enchanted island of Azoria! Fae Farm is a rpg, farming sim and magic game developed and published by Phoenix Labs. Released on September 08th 2023 has received 3,111 reviews of which 2,527 were positive and 584 were negative resulting in a rating of 7.9 out of 10. The game currently holds the #6 spot among the most played magic games.
7.9
2,527
584
81
players
7. Spellcaster University
Develop a prestigious university of mages. Build rooms, train your students, fight orcs, slay the bureaucrats, manage your budget... a director's life is not a quiet one. Spellcaster University is a simulation, magic and colony sim game developed by Sneaky Yak Studio and published by Sneaky Yak Studio and WhisperGames. Released on June 15th 2021 has received 4,023 reviews of which 3,339 were positive and 684 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.0 out of 10. The game currently holds the #7 spot among the most played magic games.
8.0
3,339
684
61
players
8. Orb of Creation
Orb of Creation is an active incremental-puzzle game in which you recreate the world with nothing but magic and ingenuity. Conjure resources, buy upgrades, and become an all-powerful wizard! Orb of Creation is a magic, casual and strategy game developed and published by MarpleGames. Released on March 31st 2022 has received 1,311 reviews of which 1,199 were positive and 112 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.7 out of 10. The game currently holds the #8 spot among the most played magic games.
8.7
1,199
112
56
players
9. Magic Research
Magic Research is a text-based incremental game about Magic. You are the headmaster of a newly-created institution of Magic. Will you be able to lead your school to win the prestigious Tournament of Magic? Magic Research is a auto battler, idler and magic game developed and published by Maticolotto. Released on March 22nd 2023 has received 386 reviews of which 350 were positive and 36 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.4 out of 10. The game currently holds the #9 spot among the most played magic games.
8.4
350
36
49
players
10. Rift Wizard 2
Rift Wizard 2 is a tough as nails traditional roguelike wizard simulator. You play as an immortal amnesiac wizard who must journey through the cosmos to defeat his nemesis. Each run, you'll build a unique repertoire of spells, passive skills, and magical artifacts. Rift Wizard 2 is a traditional roguelike, magic and procedural generation game developed and published by Dylan White. Released on January 31st 2025 has received 507 reviews of which 462 were positive and 45 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.5 out of 10. The game currently holds the #10 spot among the most played magic games.
8.5
462
45
48
players
Best deals on magic games on Steam
Discover fantastic savings with the best discounts on a variety of magic games available on Steam right now, updated on April 30th 2025. Looking for even more deals? Use the search filters to explore a wider range of discounted magic games.
1. BLACK CLOVER: QUARTET KNIGHTS
Take part in 4-on-4 team battles and cast an array of magic spells to defeat the opposing team! You can assume one of four roles. Use your role and spells to the best possible effect, and cooperate with your teammates to win the battle! BLACK CLOVER: QUARTET KNIGHTS is a action, anime and fighting game developed by ILINX and Inc. and published by Bandai Namco Entertainment. Released on September 13th 2018 has received 1,016 reviews of which 760 were positive and 256 were negative resulting in a rating of 7.2 out of 10. Featuring a massive 90% discount, this game currently holds the #1 spot in the best deals for magic category.
7.2
760
256
-90%
49.99€
4.99€
2. Nine Parchments
Nine Parchments is a co-operative blast'em up game of magic mayhem from Frozenbyte, creators of the Trine series! Nine Parchments is a action rpg, twin stick shooter and 4 player local game developed and published by Frozenbyte. Released on December 05th 2017 has received 4,386 reviews of which 3,400 were positive and 986 were negative resulting in a rating of 7.5 out of 10. Thanks to its incredible 89% discount, this game is now the #2 best deal in magic games.
7.5
3,400
986
-89%
20.09€
2.21€
3. Spellcaster University
Develop a prestigious university of mages. Build rooms, train your students, fight orcs, slay the bureaucrats, manage your budget... a director's life is not a quiet one. Spellcaster University is a simulation, magic and colony sim game developed by Sneaky Yak Studio and published by Sneaky Yak Studio and WhisperGames. Released on June 15th 2021 has received 4,023 reviews of which 3,339 were positive and 684 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.0 out of 10. Thanks to its incredible 86% discount, this game is now the #3 best deal in magic games.
8.0
3,339
684
-86%
21.43€
3.00€
4. Magicka 2
The world’s most irreverent co-op action adventure returns! In the next chapter of Magicka, players ascend from the ruins of Aldrheim to experience a Midgård almost wiped free of Wizards after the Wizard Wars, with the few that do remain having either gone mad or extremely hostile toward all others Magicka 2 is a magic, co-op and adventure game developed by Pieces Interactive and published by Paradox Interactive. Released on May 26th 2015 has received 13,301 reviews of which 10,993 were positive and 2,308 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.1 out of 10. Currently offered at a significant 82% discount, this title has earned the #4 position in the best deals for magic games.
8.1
10,993
2,308
-82%
15.11€
2.72€
5. Hogwarts Legacy
Hogwarts Legacy is an immersive, open-world action RPG. Now you can take control of the action and be at the center of your own adventure in the wizarding world. Hogwarts Legacy is a magic, open world and fantasy game developed by Avalanche Software and published by Warner Bros. Games. Released on February 10th 2023 has received 318,064 reviews of which 287,124 were positive and 30,940 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.9 out of 10. Currently offered at a significant 75% discount, this title has earned the #5 position in the best deals for magic games.
8.9
287,124
30,940
-75%
59.40€
14.85€
6. Nigate Tale
Fight your way through a procedurally generated labyrinthic castle in this rogue-like dungeon crawler, set in a vibrant and colorful anime world. You’re lost in a spiritual realm, but powerful monster girls will help you get back home with new powers and weapons if you bring them the right presents! Nigate Tale is a action roguelike, magic and indie game developed by Hermit Games and 2P Games and published by 2P Games. Released on September 24th 2024 has received 919 reviews of which 630 were positive and 289 were negative resulting in a rating of 6.6 out of 10. Currently offered at a significant 65% discount, this title has earned the #6 position in the best deals for magic games.
6.6
630
289
-65%
16.99€
5.94€
7. Flintlock: The Siege of Dawn
From games studio A44, makers of Ashen, comes an explosive Souls-lite, where Gods and guns collide in a battle for the future of humanity. Flintlock: The Siege of Dawn is a fox, magic and action game developed by A44 Games and published by Kepler Interactive. Released on July 17th 2024 has received 1,030 reviews of which 786 were positive and 244 were negative resulting in a rating of 7.3 out of 10. Currently offered at a significant 64% discount, this title has earned the #7 position in the best deals for magic games.
7.3
786
244
-64%
40.31€
14.51€
8. The Princess, the Stray Cat, and Matters of the Heart
Once upon a time, after his mother passed away, a boy called Nora felt all alone in the world. He spent every day with his unique and kind hearted friends until one fateful day, he had a chance encounter with a princess from the Netherworld. The Princess, the Stray Cat, and Matters of the Heart is a fantasy, comedy and magic game developed by TOKYOTOON and published by TOKYOTOON and Fruitbat Factory. Released on June 17th 2019 has received 336 reviews of which 306 were positive and 30 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.4 out of 10. Currently offered at a significant 60% discount, this title has earned the #8 position in the best deals for magic games.
8.4
306
30
-60%
19.50€
7.80€
9. CountryBalls Heroes
CountryBalls Heroes is a game where you get to play as your favorite Countryball. Become a legend by leading massive Countryball armies. Create your forces, build master-planned cities, gather powerful artifacts and prove that your Countryball is the most powerful. CountryBalls Heroes is a turn-based tactics, fantasy and magic game developed by Innominate Games and published by Games Operators. Released on November 16th 2021 has received 435 reviews of which 347 were positive and 88 were negative resulting in a rating of 7.5 out of 10. Currently offered at a significant 60% discount, this title has earned the #9 position in the best deals for magic games.
7.5
347
88
-60%
12.40€
4.96€
10. The Cosmic Wheel Sisterhood
Immerse yourself in an enchanting narrative experience as Fortuna, a fortune-teller Witch condemned to exile on her asteroid home. Craft your own Tarot deck, regain your freedom, and shape the fate of the cosmic Witch society. The Cosmic Wheel Sisterhood is a interactive fiction, female protagonist and magic game developed by Deconstructeam and published by Devolver Digital. Released on August 16th 2023 has received 4,723 reviews of which 4,439 were positive and 284 were negative resulting in an impressive rating of 9.1 out of 10. Currently offered at a significant 52% discount, this title has earned the #10 position in the best deals for magic games.
9.1
4,439
284
-52%
17.63€
8.46€
Free magic games on Steam
Check out this fantastic list of free-to-play magic games you can enjoy on Steam right now, updated on April 30th 2025. Looking for even more free titles? Use the search filters to explore a wider range of free to play magic games.
1. Royal Quest Online
Fantasy comes alive in this vast yet cozy free-to-play MMORPG! Choose between 4 classes and 8 subclasses, explore hundreds of locations, thousands of quests, dive into varied PvE and PvP modes, enter the unique vibrant world, and trade with other players. Play, explore, fight and be victorious! Royal Quest Online is a mmorpg, fantasy and adventure game developed by BASE and published by Forward Gateway. Released on December 19th 2024 has received 3,383 reviews of which 2,781 were positive and 602 were negative resulting in a rating of 7.9 out of 10. With 702 active players enjoying it for free, this strategy game has reached the #1 spot among the top free magic games on Steam.
7.9
2,781
602
702
players
2. Spellsworn
Enter a world of magic and battle, where your wits and reflexes will be pushed to their limits! Choose your spells, enter the ever-changing arena and prepare to obliterate all who stand in your way! Spellsworn is a magic, free to play and action game developed and published by Frogsong Studios. Released on March 13th 2018 has received 1,466 reviews of which 1,308 were positive and 158 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.5 out of 10. The game currently holds the #2 spot among the most played free magic games on Steam.
8.5
1,308
158
4
players
3. Porcelain Tales
Collect, run and be a pain in the porcelain Porcelain Tales is a mystery, magic and adventure game developed and published by Oohoo Studio. Released on February 04th 2022 has received 486 reviews of which 404 were positive and 82 were negative resulting in a rating of 7.8 out of 10. The game currently holds the #3 spot among the most played free magic games on Steam.
7.8
404
82
4
players
4. Valgrave: Immortal Plains
Valgrave is a free-to-play combo focused Battle Royale game. Every game you'll decide if are a spell-slinging sorcerer or prefer to let your fists do the talking. Grab a combo and level up to show up your opponents. There are over 100,000 combinations. Valgrave: Immortal Plains is a battle royale, free to play and massively multiplayer game developed and published by Edenic Era LLC. Released on February 07th 2020 has received 939 reviews of which 785 were positive and 154 were negative resulting in a rating of 7.9 out of 10. The game currently holds the #4 spot among the most played free magic games on Steam.
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154
5. Grimoire: Manastorm
A free multiplayer wizard FPS which features six classes to master with thousands of possible spell loadouts. Choose your class of magic, customize your spell book with dozens of abilities, and battle against others for supremacy in FFA or Conquest, or go solo to survive against waves of the undead. Grimoire: Manastorm is a action, shooter and indie game developed and published by Omniconnection. Released on October 26th 2017 has received 1,017 reviews of which 692 were positive and 325 were negative resulting in a rating of 6.6 out of 10. The game currently holds the #5 spot among the most played free magic games on Steam.
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