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Master of Magic

1994 Simtex Turn-based strategy Updated 27 Jul 2026

Master of Magic is a 1994 turn-based strategy game developed by Simtex. Blending empire-building with fantasy, it tasks players with founding cities, researching spells, and commanding armies as a wizard competing to dominate two parallel worlds, the ordinary Arcanus and the more dangerous, resource-rich Myrror.

The game fused the 4X structure of explore, expand, exploit, and exterminate with deep magic systems, letting players customize their wizard with picks from five realms of magic, choose special abilities, and summon fantastical creatures ranging from war bears to great drakes. Combat played out on a separate tactical map where spells and hero units could turn the tide. Often described as combining the empire management of Civilization with tactical fantasy warfare, it earned a lasting reputation despite a bug-ridden launch that later patches addressed.

Its influence endures among strategy fans, and both the original and a later full remake are available through digital storefronts, keeping this cult classic accessible to modern players.

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Modern alternatives to Master of Magic compared: price, Steam Deck rating and the devices each one runs on.
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Dominions 6 Indie	€ 34,99	Steam Deck Playable	PC, Mac, Linux
Master of Magic (2022)	€ 29,99	Steam Deck Verified	PC
Master of Magic Classic	€ 5,99	Not on Steam	PC
Warlock: Master of the Arcane	€ 23,99	Steam Deck Unsupported	PC
Fallen Enchantress: Legendary Heroes	€ 25,49	Steam Deck Unsupported	PC