Underplayed Gems

Magi (2017)

Magi cover
Developer
MoaCube
Platforms
Windows, macOS
Genres
Indie, RPG, Strategy
Rating
4.6 of 5, 25 player ratings
Typical playtime
about 5.9 hours
Where to get it
Steam

How it feels

A tense, tactical wizard duel where every spell choice and moment of timing matters, with the constant pressure of permadeath pushing you to refine your strategy.

tacticalchallengingstrategicfast-pacedpunishingexperimentaldynamicpermanent-death

What players say

Players describe it as a challenging tactical dueling game where you manage a mage's spells in real time, not an army. There is heavy disagreement on whether the game is balanced or simply expects a narrow winning strategy. Long-time fans are nostalgic but note the developer no longer supports it.

Screenshots

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