Life of a Wizard (2017)

Developer: Hosted Games
Platforms: Windows, macOS, Linux
Genres: Adventure, Indie, RPG
Rating: 4.0 of 5, 66 player ratings
Typical playtime: about 4.3 hours
Where to get it: Steam

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How it feels

You guide a wizard's entire life through text, making choices that shape their moral path, relationships, and magical career across decades.

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What players say

Players say the writing is decent but the characters are shallow and the choices rarely lead to meaningful branches. The game is short and feels rushed, with a heavy focus on stats management rather than roleplaying. Fans of the genre appreciate the multiple endings and replayability, but others find it bland and forgettable.

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