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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Gothic® 3

A nameless hero becomes a legend! Myrtana, a world in upheaval: overrun by orcs from the dark lands in the north, King Rhobar is defending Vengard, the former stronghold of the humans, with his last troop of followers.

Price 19.99€
Rating 8.0
Release 02 Dec 2009

Torchlight

Adventure awaits in the award-winning Action RPG debut from Runic Games! Explore the randomized depths of this boom town, collect loot, and level up to save Torchlight - and possibly the world.

Price -82% 2.77€
Rating 8.8
Release 27 Oct 2009

Risen

Delve into a gritty, raw and atmospheric fantasy world in which every action has a consequence. In the epic world of Risen, filled with mysterious earthquakes, fearsome monsters and unimaginable treasures, forge your path with the sword, learn the art of staff fighting or become a powerful mage.

Price -86% 2.10€
Rating 8.6
Release 02 Oct 2009

Sacrifice

Sacrifice is the acclaimed real-time strategy game that focuses on combat instead of resource gathering. The only two resources you'll need to worry about are mana and souls. Need more units? Capture the souls of your enemy. Cast spells of awesome power.

Price 9.99€
Rating 8.6
Release 19 Aug 2009

LOOM™

Long after the passing of the Second Shadow, when dragons ruled the twilight sky and the stars were bright and numerous, came the Age of the Great Guilds. Blacksmiths. Shepherds. Clerics. Each dedicated to the absolute control of secret knowledge. Another such Guild was the Weavers.

Price 5.89€
Rating 8.4
Release 08 Jul 2009

Overlord II

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...

Price -78% 1.99€
Rating 8.6
Release 23 Jun 2009

The Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion® Game of the Year Edition

The Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion® Game of the Year Edition presents one of the best RPGs of all time like never before. Step inside the most richly detailed and vibrant game-world ever created. With a powerful combination of freeform gameplay and unprecedented graphics, you can unravel the main quest at your own pace or explore the vast...

Price 14.99€
Rating 9.4
Release 16 Jun 2009

The Elder Scrolls III: Morrowind® Game of the Year Edition

The Elder Scrolls III: Morrowind® Game of the Year Edition includes Morrowind plus all of the content from the Bloodmoon and Tribunal expansions. The original Mod Construction Set is not included in this package. An epic, open-ended single-player RPG, Morrowind allows you to create and play any kind of character imaginable.

Price 14.99€
Rating 9.3
Release 16 Jun 2009

Two Worlds Epic Edition

... 300 years after Aziraal has been banished, a brother and sister are drawn into the conflict which has flared up between the Orcs and the free world. Kyra, the hero's younger sister, suddenly disappears in mysterious circumstances.«...If my family really belongs to the chosen ones, why then have we always been as poor as church mice?

Price -89% 1.56€
Rating 7.5
Release 30 Apr 2009

Larva Mortus

Larva Mortus is a fast-paced hack and slash top-down shooter. As an agent specializing in exorcism, you are tasked to hunt monsters of the supernatural in a dark, ominous, and randomly generated atmosphere full of undead, terrifying and demonic nightmares.

Price 4.99€
Rating 7.2
Release 19 Mar 2009

Drakensang

Drakensang is a third-person party-based RPG based on the pen & paper role-play rules of The Dark Eye. Drakensang is the first PC game for over 10 years to be based on Germany's most successful and popular role-play system. Drakensang builds on the pen & paper rules as applied in version 4.0.

Price 9.99€
Rating 7.6
Release 09 Mar 2009

Heroes of Might & Magic V: Tribes of the East

For the first time, play as the Orc faction and recruit heroes, build armies and manage cities as you explore and conquer legendary lands. Use tactics, skills and magic to outsmart fantasy armies while developing your heroes and unveiling the dark plot that threatens to tear the world of Ashan apart.

Price -75% 2.49€
Rating 8.9
Release 10 Oct 2008

The Witcher: Enhanced Edition Director's Cut

Become The Witcher, Geralt of Rivia, a legendary monster slayer caught in a web of intrigue woven by forces vying for control of the world. Make difficult decisions and live with the consequences in a game that will immerse you in an extraordinary tale like no other.

Price 7.99€
Rating 8.8
Release 16 Sep 2008

Heroes of Might & Magic V

Witness the amazing evolution of the genre-defining strategy game as it becomes a next-generation phenomenon, melding classic deep fantasy with next-generation visuals and gameplay. In the renowned Might & Magic universe, demon swarms spread chaos over the land in a relentless assault.

Price -75% 2.49€
Rating 8.5
Release 13 May 2008

Heretic: Shadow of the Serpent Riders

In a realm corrupted by the evil magic of three brothers known as the Serpent Riders, you are a heretic. As one of the last Sidhe elves, and a capable mage, you embark on a quest for vengeance against those who slaughtered your friends, family, and entire race.

Price 4.99€
Rating 8.9
Release 03 Aug 2007

Hexen: Beyond Heretic

While the Sidhe elf Corvus battled the evil forces of D'Sparil, the remaining Serpent Riders were busy corrupting other dimensions. As a Warrior, Mage, or Cleric, you must defend your realm of Cronos from the second Serpent Rider known as Korax.

Price 4.99€
Rating 8.1
Release 03 Aug 2007

Arx Fatalis

This critically acclaimed first-person RPG from Arkane Studios takes the player on an amazing journey into the fantasy world of Arx. Arx is wrought with turmoil, brought to the brink of destruction by a violent war.

Price -72% 1.39€
Rating 8.4
Release 03 Apr 2007

Dark Messiah of Might & Magic

Discover a new breed of Action-RPG game powered by an enhanced version of the Source™ Engine by Valve. Set in the Might & Magic® universe, players will experience ferocious combat in a dark and immersive fantasy environment. Swords, Stealth, Sorcery. Choose your way to kill.

Price -75% 1.24€
Rating 8.9
Release 25 Oct 2006

Gothic 1

War has been waged across the kingdom of Myrtana. Orcish hordes invaded human territory and the king of the land needed a lot of ore to forge enough weapons, should his army stand against this threat. Whoever breaks the law in these darkest of times is sentenced to serve in the giant penal colony of Khorinis, mining the so much needed...

Price 19.99€
Rating 9.0
Release 15 Mar 2001

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 16th 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 316,352 reviews of which 285,670 were positive and 30,682 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 6,574 peak concurrent players over the last day.
8.9
285,670
30,682

6,574
players

2. 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 action-adventure, female protagonist and fantasy game developed by Compulsion Games and published by Xbox Game Studios. Released on April 08th 2025 has received 846 reviews of which 788 were positive and 58 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.8 out of 10. While seeing 804 players online at once in the last 24 hours, this game is currently ranked #2 among magic games based on player count.
8.8
788
58

804
players

3. 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 3,278 reviews of which 2,700 were positive and 578 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.0 out of 10. While seeing 702 players online at once in the last 24 hours, this game is currently ranked #3 among magic games based on player count.
8.0
2,700
578

702
players

4. 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 3,082 reviews of which 2,505 were positive and 577 were negative resulting in a rating of 7.9 out of 10. With 175 concurrent players in the last 24 hours, the game currently holds the #4 spot among the most played magic games.
7.9
2,505
577

175
players

5. Fantasy Grounds VTT

FANTASY GROUNDS is a powerful virtual tabletop that allows your TTRPG group to connect - whether you're around a table or online. With its updated visuals, versatile interface, comprehensive features, and vast library of supported game systems, Fantasy Grounds VTT provides unforgettable experiences! Fantasy Grounds VTT is a dragons, magic and software game developed and published by SmiteWorks USA and LLC. Released on November 05th 2020 has received 865 reviews of which 722 were positive and 143 were negative resulting in a rating of 7.9 out of 10. With 158 concurrent players in the last 24 hours, the game currently holds the #5 spot among the most played magic games.
7.9
722
143

158
players

6. 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 1,017 reviews of which 911 were positive and 106 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.5 out of 10. The game currently holds the #6 spot among the most played magic games.
8.5
911
106

92
players

7. 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 1,305 reviews of which 1,194 were positive and 111 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.7 out of 10. The game currently holds the #7 spot among the most played magic games.
8.7
1,194
111

69
players

8. Little Witch in the Woods

Little Witch in the Woods tells the story of Ellie, an apprentice witch. Explore the mystical forest, help the charming residents, and experience the daily life of the witch. Little Witch in the Woods is a early access, cute and simulation game developed and published by SUNNY SIDE UP. Released on May 16th 2022 has received 8,055 reviews of which 7,187 were positive and 868 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
7,187
868

54
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 385 reviews of which 349 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
349
36

52
players

10. 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 4,014 reviews of which 3,332 were positive and 682 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.0 out of 10. The game currently holds the #10 spot among the most played magic games.
8.0
3,332
682

49
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 16th 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 1,015 reviews of which 760 were positive and 255 were negative resulting in a rating of 7.2 out of 10. Featuring a massive 92% discount, this game currently holds the #1 spot in the best deals for magic category.
7.2
760
255

-92% 47.13€ 3.77€

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 4,377 reviews of which 3,397 were positive and 980 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
3,397
980

-89% 20.09€ 2.21€

3. 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 316,352 reviews of which 285,670 were positive and 30,682 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.9 out of 10. Thanks to its incredible 75% discount, this game is now the #3 best deal in magic games.
8.9
285,670
30,682

-75% 59.40€ 14.85€

4. 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 995 reviews of which 764 were positive and 231 were negative resulting in a rating of 7.3 out of 10. Currently offered at a significant 64% discount, this title has earned the #4 position in the best deals for magic games.
7.3
764
231

-64% 40.31€ 14.51€

5. 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 433 reviews of which 346 were positive and 87 were negative resulting in a rating of 7.5 out of 10. Currently offered at a significant 60% discount, this title has earned the #5 position in the best deals for magic games.
7.5
346
87

-60% 12.40€ 4.96€

6. 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 4,612 reviews of which 4,332 were positive and 280 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 #6 position in the best deals for magic games.
9.1
4,332
280

-52% 17.63€ 8.46€

7. 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 3,082 reviews of which 2,505 were positive and 577 were negative resulting in a rating of 7.9 out of 10. Currently offered at a 36% discount, this title has earned the #7 position in the best deals for magic games.
7.9
2,505
577

-36% 29.83€ 19.09€

8. WITCH ON THE HOLY NIGHT

A tale told with vivid colors and rich sound in a classic TYPE-MOON visual novel. WITCH ON THE HOLY NIGHT is a visual novel, anime and adventure game developed by TYPE-MOON, Lasengle Inc. and Hunex and published by Aniplex Inc.. Released on December 14th 2023 has received 5,115 reviews of which 5,037 were positive and 78 were negative resulting in an impressive rating of 9.5 out of 10. Currently offered at a 35% discount, this title has earned the #8 position in the best deals for magic games.
9.5
5,037
78

-35% 46.49€ 30.21€

9. Hellsweeper VR

DARE TO DESCEND INTO HELL? Hellsweeper VR is an intense first-person action-combat VR experience. Traverse the underworld where every step brings a challenge or a chance. Gain mastery of your weapons and elemental magic, or fall to the unrelenting onslaught of hell's twisted souls. Hellsweeper VR is a hack and slash, action roguelike and shooter game developed by Mixed Realms Pte Ltd and published by Vertigo Games. Released on September 21st 2023 has received 466 reviews of which 395 were positive and 71 were negative resulting in a rating of 7.9 out of 10. Currently offered at a 32% discount, this title has earned the #9 position in the best deals for magic games.
7.9
395
71

-32% 30.07€ 20.45€

10. Mika and The Witch's Mountain

Mika and the Witch’s Mountain is a fantasy adventure about an aspiring witch who delivers packages to the townspeople of a small island. Explore every cranny and soar through the sky with your magic broom. Mika and The Witch's Mountain is a magic, cozy and female protagonist game developed by Chibig and Nukefist and published by Chibig. Released on January 22nd 2025 has received 765 reviews of which 696 were positive and 69 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.5 out of 10. Currently offered at a 30% discount, this title has earned the #10 position in the best deals for magic games.
8.5
696
69

-30% 19.99€ 13.99€

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 16th 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 3,278 reviews of which 2,700 were positive and 578 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.0 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.
8.0
2,700
578

702
players

2. 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 484 reviews of which 402 were positive and 82 were negative resulting in a rating of 7.8 out of 10. The game currently holds the #2 spot among the most played free magic games on Steam.
7.8
402
82

6
players

3. 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 1,465 reviews of which 1,308 were positive and 157 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.5 out of 10. The game currently holds the #3 spot among the most played free magic games on Steam.
8.5
1,308
157

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 938 reviews of which 785 were positive and 153 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.
7.9
785
153

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 1,018 reviews of which 693 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.
6.6
693
325