Artificer: Science of Magic

Survival RPG where scientific research unlocks an alien world's magic

Psilocybe Games · Published by Games Operators · Released Sep 10, 2020

Reviews: Mixed; 60% of 82
Recent reviews: Not enough recent
Players: 0; daily peak, Oct 28, 2026
Steam Deck: Untested
Last update on Steam: 5 years ago; Jul 6, 2021
Minimum PC: DirectX 10 GPU; 2 GB RAM · 5 GB disk; Full requirements

What is Artificer: Science of Magic?

A single-player survival RPG set on Alcor, where science officer Raymond Everett is stranded. You explore ancient ruins, gather alchemical ingredients, fight and dissect creatures, and learn alien languages to decipher magical texts. Research and experiments help you discover recipes and rituals, create spells, and build magical automatons.

For you if...

+you enjoy solving puzzles through experimentation and trial and error
+you prefer a defined objective to open-ended survival

Not for you if...

−you want cooperative exploration or multiplayer survival

What players say

60% of 82 reviews are positive

Players praise the alien atmosphere, artwork, and research-driven approach to magic. Complaints focus on obscure progression, poorly explained mechanics, and repetitive crafting. Recent reviews also report bugs that block progress.

Screenshots and trailer

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Artificer: Science of Magic system requirements

Minimum: DirectX 10 GPU, 2 GB RAM, 5 GB of disk space.

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Minimum

OS: Windows 7/8/10/Vista
Processor: Dual Core
Graphics: DirectX 10 capable graphics card
Memory: 2 GB RAM
Storage: 5 GB available space
DirectX: Version 10

Does Artificer: Science of Magic have co-op or multiplayer?

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

Single-player

Does Artificer: Science of Magic run on Steam Deck?

Untested Not yet tested by Valve on Steam Deck.

PC version details

DRM: None declared on Steam
Controller: Keyboard and mouse
Platforms: Windows
Achievements: 16
Steam features: Family Sharing
Languages: Text only: English.

Does Artificer: Science of Magic 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