Magic Research

Text-based incremental game about running a magic school across runs

Maticolotto · Released Mar 22, 2023

Reviews: Very Positive; 91% of 417
Recent reviews: Not enough recent
Playing now: 12; right now
Steam Deck: Playable
Last update: 11 months ago; Oct 22, 2025

Free demo available, 0 playing it now: get the demo.

What is Magic Research?

Magic Research is a text-based incremental game about leading a new magic school toward the Tournament of Magic. You research types of magic, cast spells, build the campus, and manage researchers, apprentices, resources, and combat. Retirement begins another run with bonuses, while hidden storylines can permanently change the game.

For you if...

+you enjoy managing resources and discovering new systems
+you like planning around challenging boss fights
+you want story discoveries woven into incremental progression

Not for you if...

−you want an idle game that requires little input
−you dislike restarting progress to gain permanent bonuses
−you prefer visuals to a text-heavy, stat-focused interface

What players say

91% of 417 reviews are positive

Players praise the steady stream of unlocks, the unfolding story, and boss fights that reward planning. Some complain that retiring leads to tedious manual crafting and repeated boss fights.