The Magister

The Magister

Nerdook Productions · September 2, 2021 · Mystery, Fantasy, Card Game, Deckbuilding, Investigation

Buy The Magister from Eneba at $0.61 — the cheapest of 9 stores we compare.

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$0.61-80%
lowest tracked $0.44
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Where to buy The Magister — official stores

Steam
Steam
Standard Edition · Steam
-80%
$2.99
$14.99
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GOG
GOG
Standard Edition · DRM-Free
-75%
$3.75
$14.99
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Newegg
Newegg
Standard Edition · Steam
$14.99
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Cheapest The Magister keys — keyshops

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Driffle INC
Standard Edition · Steam
$0.66
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Eneba
Standard Edition · Steam
$0.61
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CJS CD Keys
CJS CD Keys
Standard Edition · Steam
$2.51
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YUPLAY
Standard Edition · Steam
-51%
$6.87
$13.98
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Loaded
Standard Edition · Steam
-54%
$6.99
$15.19
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Gameseal
Standard Edition · Steam
$7.20
Buy

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The Magister price by region

The Magister costs £0.25 in the United Kingdom, €0.28 in Europe (EUR), $0.61 in the United States, $0.61 in Georgia (USD), zł1.55 in Poland, R$3.33 in Brazil, CA$3.49 in Canada, NZ$3.69 in New Zealand and A$4.30 in Australia right now.

Cheapest The Magister offer in each region, in local currency
RegionBest priceOfficial storeKey shopStores
United Kingdom £0.25 −89% £2.27 £0.25 6
Europe (EUR) €0.28 −89% €2.49 €0.28 8
United Statesyour region $0.61 −80% $2.99 $0.61 9
Georgia (USD) $0.61 −84% $3.75 $0.61 9
Poland zł1.55 −86% zł10.79 zł1.55 4
Brazil R$3.33 −80% R$5.79 R$3.33 3
Canada CA$3.49 −80% CA$3.49 CA$9.77 4
New Zealand NZ$3.69 −80% NZ$3.69 — 2
Australia A$4.30 −80% A$4.30 — 2

Each row is a real price from that region's own stores, not a currency conversion, so the figures are not directly comparable. Switch regions in the header to shop the one you buy in.

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About The Magister


The Magister is a murder-mystery card-battler RPG. Build and customise your deck to fight in battles, or use ‘Tactical Diplomacy’ to pacify those who stand in your way. Gather clues and discover motives as you investigate the death of your predecessor and unmask the guilty culprit.
Randomly generated murder-mystery: A walkthrough won’t help here! The events, clues, motives, and murderer change with every playthrough. Only YOU can identify the guilty suspect.
Tactical card-based encounters: Your combat and negotiation skills are determined by the cards in your deck. Use a vast array of cards, such as ‘Heartstopper’, ‘Poison Slash’, ‘Weak Joke’, and ‘Long Talk’.
Pacify enemies for a peaceful outcome: Use ‘Tactical Diplomacy’ as an alternative to fighting and calm foes with your conversation cards to reduce their Rage level to 0.
Choose your Magister: Different Magisters come with their own specialities and flaws. From cunning alcoholic to intelligent insomniac – every variation defines a different adventure.
Recruit a human ally or furry companion: If needed, a Mercenary, Spy, or Sage can be recruited to assist in your investigation. You can also befriend one of the local cats or dogs to fight by your side in battles.
Set in a captivating fantasy world: You have 14 days to wander Silverhurst and befriend or intimidate its inhabitants as you race against time to unmask the murderer.

Developed by Nerdook


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The Magister — game info

Platforms
Windows
Steam Deck
Playable
Player modes
Single-player
Controller
Partial controller support
PC Game Pass
Not included

What Steam players say

Recent verbatim reviews from Steam — separate from playze.io community reviews below.

Recommended Mar 27, 2026
The Magister is a really neat mix of detective work and RPG mechanics that kept me hooked longer than I expected. The randomized cases make each run feel fresh, and I liked piecing together clues while balancing skills and time. Combat is simple but does the job, and the story choices add some replay value. Definitely worth checking out if you enjoy mystery-solving with a bit of strategy.
7 found this helpful
Recommended Jun 1, 2026
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5 found this helpful
Recommended Jun 6, 2026
Tentative yes, but only for the right, tactically minded patient reader. I apparently accused the wrong person and went on a(nother) murderous rampage until they captured me and put me to death. To be fair, she did try to murder me with cultists and evil elementals. I think that counts. Not a quick and exciting game, but kind of slow fun, like a procedural murder-mystery short story, with tactical deck-building mini battles. More cards and starting loadout unlocked as you go, with harder completion achievements. You will need to play thru at least 3 times to get achievements. Maybe more, as some might be hard to stack.
4 found this helpful
Recommended Jul 11, 2026
Without a doubt, a highly great game mix the genre of detective and rpg game Randomly generated, with rpg, deduction & skill mechanics and VERYYYYYYY underrated. People need to know more about this game, only found this gem by chance and NOT regret playing it. Amazing and thrilling experience for sure, thank you Dev!
1 found this helpful
Recommended Mar 29, 2026
The Magister, developed and published by Nerdook Productions, is an unusual and ambitious blend of genres that manages to combine detective work, role-playing progression, and deck-based strategy into a cohesive—if occasionally demanding—experience. Set within a medieval fantasy world, it places players in the role of a traveling investigator tasked with solving a politically sensitive murder. What begins as a straightforward case quickly unfolds into a layered investigation shaped by time constraints, shifting relationships, and player-driven decisions. The core structure revolves around a limited number of in-game days, creating a constant sense of urgency. Every action—whether it’s questioning suspects, exploring locations, or taking on side tasks—consumes valuable time, forcing players to make deliberate choices about where to focus their efforts. This system adds meaningful tension to the investigation, as it is impossible to pursue every lead or uncover every piece of information in a single playthrough. Instead, players must rely on judgment and intuition, accepting that their conclusions will be based on incomplete knowledge. This design reinforces the game’s emphasis on d…
1 found this helpful
Not recommended Feb 15, 2026
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