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2021PCXboxNintendo SwitchSteam Deck playable91 % positive12.49 €

A murder-mystery RPG where you play a magister investigating your predecessor's death. Fights are card battles with a deck you build yourself, or you can talk foes down through tactical diplomacy.

  • Cards and deck-building
  • Turn-based combat
  • Dialogue and role-playing
  • Choices with consequences
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Crown Gambit

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2025PCSteam Deck playable93 % positive−40 % 17.99 € 10.79 €

Brings what grabs you about The Magister: cards and deck-building, turn-based combat as well as dialogue where you play your role.

A dark fantasy game where you pick the next sovereign through card-driven battles and visual-novel-style dialogue. Turn-based fights and multiple endings encourage replays.

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