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Games like Master of Magic Classic

If Master of Magic Classic is your kind of game, the closest matches are Warlock 2: The Exiled, Warlock - Master of the Arcane and Wizards and Warlords — picked from the ranked list below. Reviewers single out its challenging, epic and nostalgic. Each pick is ranked by what players of this game also play, shared genres and tags, and review-mined similarity — not a generic popularity list.

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About Master of Magic Classic: 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.

2020Strategy5.99 USDMetacritic 75Windowsby SimTex
Master of Magic Classic — Steam game cover
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Collect heroes like mystic x or torin the chosenCraft your own epic narratives as a super cool wizardExplore and conquer across two planesChallengingEpicNostalgic

Players who liked Master of Magic Classic also play

Steam players who put hours into Master of Magic Classic also tend to own these titles — a signal called collaborative filtering. imho.run cross-references millions of library ownership patterns to surface games whose real audiences overlap, regardless of whether their genre tags match.

  1. Warlock 2: The Exiled

    WHY THIS

    Shares a nostalgic mood with Master of Magic Classic.

    Top pick for Master of Magic Classic fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Strategy with Master of Magic Classic.

    Warlock 2 is a turn-based strategy game of fantasy warfare. Rival against Great Mages, lead mighty armies into fierce battles, wield ancient magic and faith as your weapons. 

    2014Strategy4.99 USDDeck PlayableSteam ↗
  2. Warlock - Master of the Arcane

    WHY THIS

    Shares an epic mood with Master of Magic Classic.

    Second-strongest match for Master of Magic Classic fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Strategy with Master of Magic Classic.

    In a time of chaotic upheaval, the player takes the role of a great mage, a warlord vying for ultimate power.

    2012Strategy6.24 USDSteam ↗
  3. Wizards and Warlords

    WHY THIS

    Shares a challenging mood with Master of Magic Classic.

    Third-strongest match for Master of Magic Classic fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Strategy with Master of Magic Classic.

    Wizards and Warlords is an indie turn-based strategy game, where you play in a randomly generated fantasy world, contending with rival wizards, warlords, roaming marauders and hidden ancient evils. Create a customized sovereign or choose from one of many predefined templates.

    2020StrategyIndie9.99 USDSteam ↗
  4. Songs of Silence

    WHY THIS

    Ranked #4 for Master of Magic Classic fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Strategy with Master of Magic Classic.

    Lead armies, rebuild fallen kingdoms, and rise to greatness! Embark on an epic journey of strategy in a visually stunning world. Fight intense battles and uncover a captivating story.

    2024StrategyIndieAdventure29.99 USDDeck VerifiedSteam ↗
  5. Age of Wonders Shadow Magic

    WHY THIS

    Shares terrain manipulation and an epic mood with Master of Magic Classic.

    Ranked #5 for Master of Magic Classic fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Strategy with Master of Magic Classic.

    Age of Wonders: Shadow Magic is the third entry in the award winning fantasy strategy series. This fan-favorite enhances the series' praised fusion of empire building, role-playing and tactical combat with the eerie Shadow World and battle with races never before seen, across new and diverse landscapes.

    2010StrategyRPG9.99 USDSteam ↗
  6. Worlds of Magic

    WHY THIS

    Shares a challenging mood with Master of Magic Classic.

    Ranked #6 for Master of Magic Classic fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Strategy with Master of Magic Classic.

    Worlds of Magic is a 4X turn-based strategy game. Players can explore and conquer an almost limitless number of procedurally generated universes, using military and magical power to overcome their foes. Found cities, raise armies, research and cast spells, hire powerful heroes, and create powerful magical artifacts.

    2015StrategyRPG0.99 USDSteam ↗
  7. Planar Conquest

    WHY THIS

    Shares a challenging mood with Master of Magic Classic.

    Ranked #7 for Master of Magic Classic fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Strategy with Master of Magic Classic.

    Become an all-powerful Sorcerer Lord and lead one of 8 different races to the ultimate victory. Explore multiple planes of existence, raid dungeons, and conquer cities. Expand your armies, cast mighty spells, and summon godly creatures to do your bidding. Fight the enemies in D20 OGL battles.

    2016StrategyIndieSimulation0.99 USDSteam ↗
  8. Fantasy General II

    WHY THIS

    Shares an epic mood with Master of Magic Classic.

    Ranked #8 for Master of Magic Classic fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Strategy with Master of Magic Classic.

    The fantasy wargaming classic is back! Lead powerful heroes and mighty armies into battle in this critically acclaimed turn-based strategy milestone. Level up and train your units and guide them through a gripping story campaign to decide the fate of a world on the brink of destruction.

    2019Strategy39.99 USDSteam ↗

Reviewers mention these as similar to Master of Magic Classic

Surfaced from review text: when other players write 'if you liked X, try Y', we catch the name and resolve it back to a Steam game.

  1. Master of Orion

    WHY THIS

    Shares an epic mood with Master of Magic Classic.

    Reviewers of Master of Magic Classic cross-mention this title as a similar play. Shares Strategy with Master of Magic Classic.

    The ascendant spacefaring 4X strategy game returns! A new chapter in the epic Master of Orion saga is poised to once again capture the imaginations of millions of gamers.

    2016Strategy24.99 USDDeck PlayableSteam ↗
  2. Sid Meier's Civilization VII

    WHY THIS

    Shares a challenging mood with Master of Magic Classic.

    Reviewers of Master of Magic Classic cross-mention this title as a similar play. Shares Strategy with Master of Magic Classic.

    The award-winning strategy game franchise returns with a revolutionary new chapter. Sid Meier's Civilization® VII empowers you to build the greatest empire the world has ever known!

    2025StrategySimulation69.99 USDDeck VerifiedSteam ↗
  3. LEGO® The Lord of the Rings™

    WHY THIS

    Shares a nostalgic mood with Master of Magic Classic.

    Reviewers of Master of Magic Classic cross-mention this title as a similar play.

    Based on The Lord of the Rings motion picture trilogy, LEGO® The Lord of the Rings follows the original story-lines of The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring, The Lord of the Rings: The Two Towers, and The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King, taking players through the epic story events re-imagined with the humor and endl

    2012ActionAdventure19.99 USDDeck VerifiedSteam ↗
  4. The Elder Scrolls: Arena

    WHY THIS

    Shares a retro mood with Master of Magic Classic.

    Reviewers of Master of Magic Classic cross-mention this title as a similar play.

    THE LEGEND BEGINS

    2022ActionRPGFreeDeck PlayableSteam ↗
  5. Tiny Civilization

    WHY THIS

    Shares a challenging mood with Master of Magic Classic.

    Reviewers of Master of Magic Classic cross-mention this title as a similar play. Shares Strategy with Master of Magic Classic.

    This is a historical simulation game that promotes the development of civilization based on the match-3 Game. You'll need to gather resources, use skills, discover new technology, and lead humanbeing through a 10,000-year journey to the cosmos.

    2022Strategy1.99 USDSteam ↗
  6. Dungeons of Dragons

    WHY THIS

    Reviewers of Master of Magic Classic cross-mention this title as a similar play.

    "In an age of guns, swords, and magic, the Philosopher's Stone, which maintains the balance of Dungeons and Dragons, has been stolen. The world hangs in the balance. It's all up to you..."Honestly, we can't make it all up all the time. Let's have an adventure together!

    2023ActionIndieAdventure0.99 USDSteam ↗
  7. 守卫魔兽-Guardian of Warcraft

    WHY THIS

    Reviewers of Master of Magic Classic cross-mention this title as a similar play. Shares Strategy with Master of Magic Classic.

    This is a summoning tower defense strategy game, with different abilities of monsters and traps, with different effects. the player will continue to upgrade while defending, Become stronger, and summoning more powerful monsters to resist the brave.

    2021ActionStrategyIndie0.99 USDSteam ↗

Cheaper alternatives

Games in the same vein priced at least 40% below Master of Magic Classic at current Steam store prices.

  1. Nodebuster

    WHY THIS

    Priced ~50% under Master of Magic Classic on Steam right now. Shares Strategy with Master of Magic Classic.

    Nodebuster is a short, experimental incremental game about busting nodes and destroying reality.

    2024StrategyIndieSimulation2.99 USDDeck PlayableSteam ↗
  2. shapez

    WHY THIS

    Priced ~83% under Master of Magic Classic on Steam right now. Shares Strategy with Master of Magic Classic.

    shapez is an easy-going, minimalistic factory building game about the automation of shapes through extraction and satisfying production lines. Adapt to increasingly complex shapes and grow your factory across an infinitely expanding map. Your only limitation is your creativity!

    2020StrategyIndieSimulation0.99 USDDeck PlayableSteam ↗
  3. Tower Wizard

    WHY THIS

    Priced ~50% under Master of Magic Classic on Steam right now. Shares Strategy with Master of Magic Classic.

    Help a wizard build and upgrade a wizard tower in this incremental game! Use the tower to study magic, summon spirits, create buildings, and influence the world.

    2025StrategyIndieSimulation2.99 USDDeck PlayableSteam ↗
  4. Bejeweled® 3

    WHY THIS

    Priced ~83% under Master of Magic Classic on Steam right now. Shares Strategy with Master of Magic Classic.

    The biggest, brightest Bejeweled ever! Discover all-new ways to play the world’s #1 puzzle game. Find your perfect match with 8 breathtaking game modes that meet all your moods.

    2010StrategyCasual0.99 USDDeck PlayableSteam ↗
  5. Hexcells

    WHY THIS

    Priced ~50% under Master of Magic Classic on Steam right now. Shares Strategy with Master of Magic Classic.

    Hexcells is an ambient logic puzzle game for PC, Mac and Linux.

    2014StrategyIndieCasual2.99 USDDeck PlayableSteam ↗
  6. Dictators:No Peace Countryballs

    WHY THIS

    Priced ~83% under Master of Magic Classic on Steam right now. Shares Strategy with Master of Magic Classic.

    Dictators : No Peace Countryballs is a war simulation and dictator game. This is a fun,simple and some say a funny countryballs game. If you like simulation games, you will love playing Dictators : No Peace. Play as a dictator of your favourite country and colonize the world.

    2020StrategyIndieSimulation0.99 USDSteam ↗
  7. Hexcells Plus

    WHY THIS

    Priced ~50% under Master of Magic Classic on Steam right now. Shares Strategy with Master of Magic Classic.

    Hexcells Plus is an ambient logic puzzle game for PC, Mac and Linux.

    2014StrategyIndieCasual2.99 USDDeck PlayableSteam ↗
  8. Lords of the Realm II

    WHY THIS

    Priced ~50% under Master of Magic Classic on Steam right now. Shares Strategy with Master of Magic Classic.

    The great Lords of England have their eyes on the the English throne! Muster an army and overrun your enemies' castles in this classic, nail-biting strategy game that blends turn-based and real-time gameplay.

    2015StrategyRPG2.99 USDSteam ↗

Free alternatives

Free-to-play games that recommended players of this title also tend to enjoy.

  1. Die in the Dungeon: Origins

    WHY THIS

    Free-to-play pick from the same recommendation pool — no purchase to try it. Shares Strategy with Master of Magic Classic.

    Fight your way through a mysterious dungeon in this deck-building, turn-based roguelike game where you don't use cards, but DICE! Deal with enemies by combining dice on your board, boost their effects with magical relics, and discover the story behind Die in the Dungeon!

    2023StrategyIndieRPGFreeDeck VerifiedSteam ↗
  2. Soda Dungeon

    WHY THIS

    Free-to-play pick from the same recommendation pool — no purchase to try it.

    Pop the top on some legendary action with Soda Dungeon, the fresh and fizzy hit mobile RPG adventure, now available on your desktop! Manage your team as you raid the local dungeons, upgrade your tavern, and attract new party members. Gold, legendary items, and more await you.

    2017RPGFree To PlayCasualFreeDeck PlayableSteam ↗
  3. Card Hunter

    WHY THIS

    Free-to-play pick from the same recommendation pool — no purchase to try it. Shares Strategy with Master of Magic Classic.

    Shuffle your cards and ready your dice - Card Hunter is a fresh new card gaming spin on classic tabletop RPGs. Battle your way through a massive campaign solo or with friends and compete with other players in ranked play and tournaments.

    2015StrategyRPGFree To PlayFreeDeck PlayableSteam ↗
  4. Battle for Wesnoth

    WHY THIS

    Free-to-play pick from the same recommendation pool — no purchase to try it. Shares Strategy with Master of Magic Classic.

    The Battle for Wesnoth is an open source, turn-based strategy game with a high fantasy theme. Explore the four corners of Irdya in seventeen solo campaigns and dozens of multiplayer maps, taking part in countless adventures as you go.

    2018StrategyIndieFree To PlayFreeDeck PlayableSteam ↗
  5. Soda Dungeon 2

    WHY THIS

    Free-to-play pick from the same recommendation pool — no purchase to try it.

    Everyone’s favorite laid-back dungeon crawler returns in Soda Dungeon 2. Featuring a new adventure, a whole town to upgrade, crafting, new classes, alternate dimensions, and more! It’s everything you loved about the original plus all the stuff you’ve been asking for.

    2020IndieRPGFree To PlayFreeDeck PlayableSteam ↗
  6. Miscrits: World of Creatures

    WHY THIS

    Free-to-play pick from the same recommendation pool — no purchase to try it. Shares Strategy with Master of Magic Classic.

    After years of absence, Miscrits is back and better than ever! Return to the world of Miscria and capture hundreds of iconic Miscrits. Train your Miscrits to their strongest forms and put a stop to the Magicites, who threaten to eliminate all Miscrit life from the world!

    2025StrategyIndieAdventureFreeDeck PlayableSteam ↗
  7. Cards & Tankards

    WHY THIS

    Free-to-play pick from the same recommendation pool — no purchase to try it. Shares Strategy with Master of Magic Classic.

    Grab a drink, invite your friends and ready your deck! Cards & Tankards is the first social collectible card game available for both PC and VR.

    2023StrategyIndieFree To PlayFreeDeck PlayableSteam ↗
  8. Fantasy Grounds VTT

    WHY THIS

    Free-to-play pick from the same recommendation pool — no purchase to try it. Shares Strategy with Master of Magic Classic.

    Virtual tabletop experience for TTRPG groups with updated visuals and vast library support, including D&D 5E, Pathfinder, and more. Create unforgettable adventures with tools like dice, sheets, tokens, and maps. Prep less, play better with automated game mechanics.

    2020StrategyIndieRPGFreeDeck PlayableSteam ↗

Frequently asked about Master of Magic Classic

Does Master of Magic Classic work on Steam Deck?
Master of Magic Classic is currently rated Unsupported on Steam Deck. It may not launch or may have significant issues that block normal play.
How much does Master of Magic Classic cost?
Master of Magic Classic is listed on Steam at 5.99 USD (current store price; Steam sales may reduce this temporarily).
What games are most similar to Master of Magic Classic?
Based on Steam play patterns and shared genres/tags, the games most often recommended alongside Master of Magic Classic are Warlock 2: The Exiled, Warlock - Master of the Arcane, Wizards and Warlords.
Who developed Master of Magic Classic?
Master of Magic Classic was developed by SimTex and published by Slitherine Ltd..

imho.run ranks Steam game alternatives using a mix of collaborative filtering (ALS / iALS / EASE / LightGCN), content scoring over genres, categories, Steam tags, developers, and publishers, plus AI-extracted vibes mined from review text. The page above is generated in seed mode anchored on Master of Magic Classic.

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