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Spectromancer

Turn-based fantasy card battles using five elements of magic

Apus Software, Three Donkeys LLC · Published by Three Donkeys LLC · Released Feb 11, 2009

IndieStrategy

DRM declared on Steam AI-generated content disclosed

Reviews
Very Positive
86% of 342
Recent reviews
Not enough recent
Players
7
daily peak, Nov 2, 2026
Steam Deck
Playable
Last update on Steam
4 years ago
Aug 22, 2022
Minimum PC
2 class
0.1 GB RAM · 0.1 GB disk
Full requirements

What is Spectromancer?

In this fantasy card game, you summon creatures and cast spells during duels against computer opponents or other players. The single-player campaign pits your mage against a corrupt magical council as you develop spells and abilities.

For you if...

  • +you enjoy adapting to the cards you're dealt
  • +you like experimenting with different mage types and strategies

Not for you if...

  • −you want to collect cards and build custom decks

What players say

86% of 342 reviews are positive

Players praise the tactical card system. Older reviews repeatedly criticize the activation DRM, while recent players wish more people played online.

Screenshots and trailer

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Spectromancer system requirements

Minimum: 2 class, 0.1 GB RAM, 0.1 GB of disk space.

As published by the developer.

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Minimum

OS
Windows 2000/XP/Vista/7/8/10
Processor
P3 class or faster
Graphics
GeForce-2 class or faster with 32+ MB RAM, 1024x768 screen resolution
Memory
128 MB
Storage
50 MB
DirectX
DirectX 8

Does Spectromancer have co-op or multiplayer?

Yes: PvP online and split-screen and LAN. It also has a single-player mode. Crossplay with other platforms is declared. With Remote Play Together, one copy is enough to play the local modes online with friends.

Does Spectromancer run on Steam Deck?

Playable Playable: it runs on Steam Deck with some adjustments.

  • Some text entry requires manually opening the on-screen keyboard
  • Some in-game text is small and may be hard to read
  • All functionality is accessible with the default controller configuration
  • Shows Steam Deck controller icons
  • Default graphics settings perform well on Steam Deck

PC version details

DRM
Activation code - Renewal on request, 5 machine activation limit
Controller
Keyboard and mouse
Platforms
Windows
Steam features
Family Sharing
Languages
Text only: English, Russian.

Does Spectromancer use AI-generated content?

Yes. The developers disclose AI-generated content on the game's Steam page:

Remastered and restyled versions of card images

The statement mentions: Art

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

1 DLC available.

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