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Magic Research 2

Text-based incremental RPG with automated spellcasting and strategic boss fights

Maticolotto · Released May 21, 2024

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Reviews
Very Positive
93% of 626
Recent reviews
Not enough recent
Players
31
daily peak, Nov 7, 2026
Steam Deck
Playable
Last update on Steam
2 years ago
Aug 8, 2024
Minimum PC
N
4 GB RAM · 0.7 GB disk
Full requirements

What is Magic Research 2?

This text-based incremental RPG follows a rookie wizard searching for the Philosopher's Stone, which is said to cure illness. You study elements, cast spells to create resources and fight enemies, craft equipment, and assign wizards to automate tasks. Retiring starts a new run with permanent bonuses.

For you if...

  • +you enjoy experimenting with spell and equipment combinations
  • +you like making active decisions alongside automated tasks
  • +you want incremental progress across repeated runs

Not for you if...

  • −you want an idle game requiring little intervention
  • −you dislike trial-and-error boss fights
  • −you prefer games with fewer systems to manage

What players say

93% of 626 reviews are positive

Players praise the range of possible builds and how quickly later runs regain progress. Common complaints include repetitive loadout management, a confusing interface, and bosses that can block progress until players find the right build.

Players over time

▼ -9% vs a month ago

Players online on Steam, one sample a day.

Highest since Sep 2026: 74 players on Oct 25, 2026.

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Screenshots and trailer

Magic Research 2 screenshot 1

Magic Research 2 system requirements

Minimum: N, 4 GB RAM, 0.7 GB of disk space.

As published by the developer.

Can my PC run Magic Research 2?

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Minimum

OS
Windows 7 (SP1+) or higher
Processor
Intel Core i3 or better
Graphics
N/A
Memory
4 GB RAM
Storage
700 MB available space

Does Magic Research 2 have co-op or multiplayer?

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

Does Magic Research 2 run on Steam Deck?

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

  • 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
None declared on Steam
Controller
Keyboard and mouse
Platforms
Windows
Achievements
34
Steam features
Cloud saves, Family Sharing
Languages
Text only: English.

Does Magic Research 2 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 Nov 7, 2026. How to filter AI games on Steam

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