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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 1,027
Recent reviews
Not enough recent
Players
27
daily peak, Nov 7, 2026
Steam Deck
Unsupported
Last update on Steam
Unknown
no patch notes on Steam
Minimum PC
GeForce GT240
2 GB RAM · 4 GB disk
Full requirements

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 1,027 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.

Players over time

▲ +1% vs a month ago

Players online on Steam, one sample a day.

Highest since Sep 2026: 34 players on Oct 25, 2026.

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Screenshots and trailer

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Warlock - Master of the Arcane system requirements

Minimum: GeForce GT240, 2 GB RAM, 4 GB of disk space.

As published by the developer.

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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

Does Warlock - Master of the Arcane have co-op or multiplayer?

Yes: multiplayer (mode not specified). It also has a single-player mode.

Does Warlock - Master of the Arcane 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, Trading cards
Languages
Text only: English, French, German, Russian, Spanish - Spain.

Does Warlock - Master of the Arcane 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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