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Master of Magic Classic

PC (Microsoft Windows) • 2020

Should you play it?

Master of Magic is a classic, one of the most popular strategy games of the 90s. It is a 4X fantasy strategy game that allows you to play as an extremely powerful wizard, leading your troops and overcoming your magical opponents.

What works

  • Deep strategic gameplay
  • High replayability
  • Strong fantasy theme
  • Improved ai with mods
  • Nostalgic classic

Things to keep in mind

  • Dated graphics and ui
  • Steep learning curve
  • No multiplayer or cooperation
  • Some balance issues in original
  • Slow mid to late game turns

What to play next

Top picks

Games that feels the closest overall

  • Medieval: Total War™ - Collection

  • Romance of the Three Kingdoms IX with Power Up Kit

  • Eador: Genesis

  • Brigandine The Legend of Runersia

  • Elemental: Reforged

  • Romance of the Three Kingdoms X with Power Up Kit

Less dominating

Games that feels like Master of Magic Classic but with less domination over others

  • Kingdom Rush - Tower Defense

  • Kingdom Rush Frontiers - Tower Defense

  • Seer's Gambit

  • The King is Watching

  • Of Blades & Tails

  • Defender's Quest: Valley of the Forgotten (DX edition)

More competitive

Games that feels like Master of Magic Classic but with more competition against others

  • Warlock - Master of the Arcane

  • Deity Empires

  • Krush Kill 'N Destroy Xtreme

  • Warhammer 40,000: Armageddon (Classic)

  • 富甲天下3

  • Mob Rule Classic

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Master of Magic Classic: Less representative of its motivational profile, with noticeable differences. Motivations that often define this kind of title include Violence, Survival, Fellowship, Intimacy. Here, the score leans higher than usual among comparable games on Domination, Leadership. It leans lower than usual among comparable games on Sensation.

Last update: 21/08/2026