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Arcanists

Android, PC (Microsoft Windows), iOS, Mac • 2024

Should you play it?

Players take turns in a race against the clock, utilising an array of spells to defeat their opponents in battle! Victory is accomplished by becoming the 'last man standing' (or last team) after all other players have been reduced to zero hitpoints.

What works

  • Free to play with no pay-to-win
  • Deep strategic and tactical gameplay
  • High customization and creativity
  • Nostalgic and charming fantasy theme
  • Active and passionate community

Things to keep in mind

  • Small and sometimes toxic player base
  • Long match durations and meta dominance
  • Ui and graphics feel dated and janky
  • Steep learning curve for new players
  • Some balance issues and broken spells

What to play next

Top picks

Games that feels the closest overall

  • Worms Armageddon

  • King Arthur's Gold

  • Forts

  • The Ultimatest Battle

  • Knight Club +

  • MageQuit

Less dominating

Games that feels like Arcanists but with less domination over others

  • Monster Sanctuary

  • Fortress 2 BLUE（疯狂坦克）

  • Goose Goose Duck

  • Bounty of One

  • Vertical Drop Heroes HD

  • Immortal Empire

Less competitive

Games that feels like Arcanists but with less competition against others

  • Hero of Fate

  • Spellmasons

  • Castlevania Dominus Collection

  • Time Break Chronicles

  • Shovel Knight: Treasure Trove

  • Full Metal Furies

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Arcanists: A very typical example of its motivational profile. Motivations that often define this kind of title include Competition, Status, Fellowship, Domination. Here, the score leans higher than usual among comparable games on Fantasy, Value. It leans lower than usual among comparable games on Story.

Last update: 21/08/2026