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Warlock - Master of the Arcane

Turn-based fantasy empire building with spells and army combat

Ino-Co Plus · Published by Paradox Interactive · Released May 8, 2012

Strategy

Reviews
Very Positive
86% of 2,643
Recent reviews
Not enough recent
Playing now
26
right now
Steam Deck
Unsupported
Last update
Unknown
no patch notes found

Metacritic: 71/100 (critic reviews)

What is Warlock - Master of the Arcane?

A turn-based fantasy strategy game played on a hex grid, where you lead a mage seeking power in Ardania. Build cities, expand your territory, command armies, and research and cast spells. You can pursue victory through military, diplomatic, or magical means.

For you if...

  • +you like turn-based conquest with varied units and spells
  • +you prefer accessible strategy with lighter city management

Not for you if...

  • you want deep diplomacy and intricate empire management
  • you prefer real-time battles to turn-based army movement

What players say

86% of 2,643 reviews are positive

Players praise the approachable empire building, varied units, and spells that can change battles. One experienced player wants deeper diplomacy; another reports repetitive AI and difficulty finding multiplayer opponents.

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Warlock - Master of the Arcane

Warlock - Master of the Arcane system requirements

As published by the developer.

Minimum

OS
Windows Vista, Windows 7
Processor
Dual Core CPU
Graphics
GeForce GT240 512Mb or comparable
Memory
2 GB RAM
Storage
4 GB HD space

Recommended

OS
Windows 7
Processor
Quad Core CPU
Graphics
GeForce GTX460 1Gb or compartible
Memory
4 GB RAM
Storage
4 GB HD space

PC version details

DRM, required accounts, controller support and Steam features.

DRM
None declared on Steam
Controller
Keyboard and mouse
Platforms
Windows
Steam features
Family Sharing, Trading cards

Steam Deck: Unsupported

  • Not supported on SteamOS

Multiplayer and co-op

Languages

Text only: English, French, German, Russian, Spanish - Spain.

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