The Magister (2021)

Developer: Nerdook Productions
Publisher: Digerati
Platforms: Windows
Genres: Action, Adventure, Indie, RPG
Rating: 4.5 of 5, 149 player ratings
Typical playtime: about 6.2 hours
Where to get it: Steam

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How it feels

You methodically build a deck, interrogate suspects, and piece together a new murder every time in a quiet, tense fantasy world.

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What players say

Players praise the unusual mix of detective work and deckbuilder combat, calling it a consistent and fun blend of Clue and roguelike strategy. Randomized cases and time-limited investigations give each run variety. Some players report progress-wiping save bugs, and opinions split on the low-budget art and combat effects.

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