Underplayed Gems

Warlock - Master of the Arcane (2012)

Warlock - Master of the Arcane cover
Developer
Ino-Co Plus
Publisher
Paradox Interactive
Platforms
Windows
Genres
Strategy
Rating
4.3 of 5, 2,637 player ratings
Typical playtime
about 22 hours
Where to get it
Steam

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How it feels

A methodical turn-based strategy game where you manage an empire, research magic, and expand on a hex grid.

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What players say

Players describe this as Civilization with a heavier focus on combat and magic, calling it a great beginner 4X. Multiplayer is dead, and some report a decade-old building bug that crashes the game, though others say it works fine.

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