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Games Like Artificer: Science of Magic

60+ similar titles based on shared tags and player behavior. Themes include RPG, Crafting, Adventure, Survival.

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Your exploration ship crashlands on a mysterious planet where apparently magic is real. Learn how to survive in this hostile territory by applying your technical abilities to the arcane. Discover how to cast spells and craft elixirs. Uncover the planet's secrets to find your way out.

Reviews: Mixed — 65% — of 95 reviews
Released: 2020-09-10
Developer: Psilocybe Games
Publisher: Games Operators
Genres: Adventure, Indie, RPG
Platforms: Windows

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    Windows
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    69% matchVery Positive94% of 1,965 reviews2020
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    Why similar: RPG 32.3%, Isometric 17.8%, Dark Fantasy 17.2%, Action RPG 7.1%, Crafting 6.9%

  58. #58 The Planet Crafter
    63% matchOverwhelmingly Positive96% of 67,314 reviews2024
    Dev: Miju Games
    Windows
    Median: 21.1 hrsMean: 37.2 hrs≥1hr: 91%

    A space survival open world terraforming crafting game, designed for 1 to 10 players. Alter the ecosystem of an inhospitable planet to render it habitable for humanity. Survive, gather resources, and build your base. Then, generate oxygen, warmth, and pressure to create a brand new biosphere.

    Why similar: Crafting 24.7%, Building 20.6%, Survival 20.2%, Sandbox 16.3%, Exploration 11.1%

  59. #59 The wild darkness
    66% matchVery Positive81% of 88 reviews2025
    Dev: popeyed inc
    Windows

    Explore a survival-roguelike RPG set in an unknown and bizarre world. To withstand its many dangers, you'll need to gain new knowledge, scavenge for food, and acquire useful items. Craft, build, and learn your way through a crucial adventure to uncover the world's secrets.

    Why similar: RPG 34.4%, Roguelike 15.4%, Survival 14.5%, Dungeon Crawler 12.2%, Magic 8.8%

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