Underplayed Gems

Mage and Monsters II (2025)

Mage and Monsters II cover
Developer
Lasse Zacho Malver
Platforms
Windows
Genres
Strategy
Rating
4.2 of 5, 366 player ratings
Typical playtime
about 9.2 hours
Where to get it
Steam

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The same catalog has a room you can walk around in. The cat behind the counter is the AI Catbot, and they pick real games from it when you tell them what you feel like playing. Nothing is for sale, here or in there. Go in from here and this game is already out on the counter, with more like it waiting on the shelf next to it.

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How it feels

a methodical strategic battle where you summon creatures and manage resources to overcome enemy waves.

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What players say

Players who played the first game are split: some say the sequel adds meaningful depth and replayability, while others find it too similar and not worth the higher price. A common specific point is that heroes, while more active, can make army building irrelevant when a single upgraded unit wins even the hardest difficulty.

Screenshots

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