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Master of Magic Classic

Turn-based fantasy 4X strategy built around wizard-led conquest

SimTex · Published by Slitherine Ltd. · Released Feb 25, 2020

Strategy

Reviews
Overwhelmingly Positive
97% of 751
Recent reviews
Not enough recent
Players
31
daily peak, Nov 7, 2026
Steam Deck
Unsupported
Last update on Steam
3 years ago
Sep 29, 2023
Minimum PC
DirectX 7 GPU
0.3 GB RAM · 0.2 GB disk
Full requirements

Metacritic: 75/100 (critic reviews)

What is Master of Magic Classic?

This turn-based fantasy strategy game puts you in control of a wizard seeking to conquer Arcanus and Myrror. You choose your wizard's traits and spell realms, command troops, and cast spells against rival wizards.

For you if...

  • +you like planning conquests over many turns
  • +you enjoy experimenting with different wizard and race combinations

Not for you if...

  • −you expect modern graphics and a streamlined interface
  • −you want forgiving computer opponents while learning strategy games

What players say

97% of 751 reviews are positive

Players praise the range of wizard builds and the different strategies they allow. They criticize the dated interface and graphics, and some find the computer opponents punishing even on normal difficulty.

Players over time

▼ -23% vs a month ago

Players online on Steam, one sample a day.

Highest since Sep 2026: 61 players on Oct 10, 2026.

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Screenshots and trailer

Master of Magic Classic screenshot 1

Master of Magic Classic system requirements

Minimum: DirectX 7 GPU, 0.3 GB RAM, 0.2 GB of disk space.

As published by the developer.

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Minimum

OS
Windows 8 / 10
Processor
1 GHz
Graphics
3D graphics card compatible with DirectX 7 (compatible with DirectX 9 recommended)
Memory
256 MB RAM
Storage
220 MB available space
Notes
Please be advised that Windows 10 operating system will receive frequent hardware driver and software updates following its release; this may affect game compatibility

Does Master of Magic Classic have co-op or multiplayer?

No: single-player only, no multiplayer modes declared.

Does Master of Magic Classic run on Steam Deck?

Unsupported No: Valve rates it Unsupported on Steam Deck.

  • Not supported on SteamOS

PC version details

DRM
None declared on Steam
Controller
Keyboard and mouse
Platforms
Windows
Steam features
Family Sharing
Languages
Text only: English.

Does Master of Magic Classic use AI-generated content?

No AI-generated content is disclosed on the game's Steam page.

Self-reported by the developer under Steam rules: it covers AI content that ships in the game, not tools used to make it. Steam page checked on Oct 27, 2026. How to filter AI games on Steam

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Recent updates

2 DLC available.

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