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Games Like Artificer: Science of Magic

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

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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 96 reviews
Released: 2020-09-10
Developer: Psilocybe Games
Publisher: Games Operators
Genres: Adventure, Indie, RPG
Platforms: Windows

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    94% matchOverwhelmingly Positive95% of 89,025 reviews2020
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    94% matchMixed62% of 318 reviews2025
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    91% matchVery Positive92% of 120 reviews2026
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    89% matchMixed41% of 157 reviews2021
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    89% matchMixed53% of 99 reviews2022
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    Windows

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    75% matchVery Positive93% of 19,210 reviews2016
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    73% matchMostly Positive73% of 169 reviews2021
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    73% matchMostly Positive76% of 198 reviews2014
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    71% matchMostly Positive77% of 353 reviews2021
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    71% matchVery Positive89% of 10,860 reviews2009
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    69% matchMostly Positive75% of 853 reviews2023
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    68% matchMostly Positive78% of 777 reviews2025
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    69% matchMostly Positive80% of 2,370 reviews2021
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    69% matchVery Positive89% of 1,997 reviews2016
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    68% matchVery Positive85% of 1,069 reviews2017
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    Vaporum is a grid-based dungeon crawler RPG in an original steampunk setting, inspired by old-school classics of the genre. Stranded in the middle of an ocean, in front of a gigantic tower, the hero has to find out what the place is, what happened there, and most importantly, who he is.

    Why similar: RPG 29.5%, Dungeon Crawler 15%, Dark Fantasy 14.5%, Action RPG 11.7%, Magic 10.1%

  57. #57 Wandness: WandCraft Survivor
    66% matchMostly Positive76% of 126 reviews2025
    Dev: Knight Owl Games
    Windows

    Craft wands, create synergies, battle monsters, and survive. Dive into the depths of magic crafting, where you'll forge spells from magical components and elemental gems for endless combinations. Explore procedurally generated dungeons, and unleash your magic madness to overcome the darkness.

    Why similar: RPG 36.5%, Crafting 20.9%, Magic 20%, Roguelike 15.6%, Action RPG 4.8%

  58. #58 Codex Lost
    67% matchMostly Positive72% of 81 reviews2024
    Dev: FreemanaPub: JanduSoft
    Windows

    The new open world, spellcasting action-RPG. The grimoires have been stolen, civilisation is in ruins. Rise, Curator! Craft ancient elemental magics and challenge the great lords who threaten to fracture reality itself.

    Why similar: RPG 30.7%, Dark Fantasy 18.1%, Action RPG 14.5%, Magic 13.6%, Fantasy 10.4%

  59. #59 Peregrino
    66% matchMixed69% of 199 reviews2026
    Dev: Inverge Studios
    Windows

    Peregrino is a dark isometric survival adventure where you explore a cursed forest by day and manage your caravan by night. Gather resources, hunt deadly creatures, upgrade your caravan, care for your companions, and lead them through the vast wilderness in search of New Eden.

    Why similar: RPG 32.7%, Isometric 17.7%, Dark Fantasy 16.8%, Action RPG 7.2%, Crafting 6.8%

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