Single-player games like Magic Research 2
Below are 10 single-player Steam games similar to Magic Research 2, ranked by player overlap. Every pick carries Steam's Single-player category, so multiplayer-only titles or always-online games don't sneak in. imho.run pulls the category data from Steam directly — Single-player here matches what the store labels.
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Ranked picks
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Magic Research
Single-player alternative to Magic Research 2 — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Simulation with Magic Research 2.
Magic Research is a text-based incremental game about Magic. You are the headmaster of a newly-created institution of Magic. Will you be able to lead your school to win the prestigious Tournament of Magic?
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Nomad Idle
Single-player alternative to Magic Research 2 — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Indie with Magic Research 2.
Face waves of enemies automatically and create builds by distributing stat points, leveling up equipment, choosing passive skills, summons and more. An idle game about killing hordes of enemies, becoming stronger, and exploring an unfolding storyline. A spin-off of Nomad Survival.
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Legends of Dragaea: Idle Dungeons
Single-player alternative to Magic Research 2 — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Indie and RPG with Magic Research 2.
Legends of Dragaea: Idle Dungeons is a First Person Idle Dungeon Crawler with 6 unique races, robust combat, a grand saga spanning a continent full of unique dungeons, a classless skill system, and extensive guild management system to master as you uncover the secrets of the world of Dragaea!
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Journey to Incrementalia
Single-player alternative to Magic Research 2 — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares RPG with Magic Research 2.
Journey to Incrementalia is an active incremental auto-battler about a necromancer on a short quest. Cast diabolical spells, summon an army and open the gates of hell on your quest to break down 99 walls and reach the lost city of Incrementalia.
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Tower Wizard
Single-player alternative to Magic Research 2 — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Indie and Simulation with Magic Research 2.
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.
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Idle Awakening: Mages Path
Single-player alternative to Magic Research 2 — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Indie and Simulation with Magic Research 2.
Embark on a journey of a fledgling mage. Start with nothing. Improve yourself, develop your skills through a vast tree, unlock upgrades, learn spells, gather resources, and craft unique items. Your progress never stops – it continues even while you're offline.
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Ascend From Nine Mountains
Single-player alternative to Magic Research 2 — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares RPG with Magic Research 2.
Craft mythical treasures. Perfect your stance. Shatter your limits. Ascend from Nine Mountains is a cultivation RPG where deep crafting, tactical combat, and meaningful relationships intertwine. Your choices carve the way from mortal obscurity to legend.
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Maktala: Slime Lootfest
Single-player alternative to Magic Research 2 — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Indie and RPG with Magic Research 2.
An incremental game where you kill hordes of slimes and use their loot to become stronger and farm them. Collect powerful loot, master skills, and uncover tons of content.
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Trimps
Single-player alternative to Magic Research 2 — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Indie with Magic Research 2.
A text-based incremental idle game with a ridiculous amount of unique content. Automate old stuff as you unlock new stuff to keep things interesting for hours and hours, no spam clicking necessary! Trimps is everything you love about your favorite games, distilled to their purest form.
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Orb of Creation
Single-player alternative to Magic Research 2 — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Indie with Magic Research 2.
Orb of Creation is an active incremental-puzzle game in which you recreate the world with nothing but magic and ingenuity. Conjure resources, buy upgrades, and become an all-powerful wizard!