Magecraft: Spellbuilding

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Magecraft: Spellbuilding is a single player strategy game with a fantasy theme. It was developed by Styx and was released on September 12, 2025. It received overwhelmingly positive reviews from players.

Magecraft: Spellbuilding is a strategic deckbuilder where you craft custom spell cards by combining over 50 unique Sigils. Explore randomized dungeons with evolving layouts, enemies, and powers, ensuring each run offers fresh challenges. Engage in turn-based combat as you build unique decks to overcome diverse foes across three distinct dungeon themes.

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98%

Audience ScoreBased on 51 reviews

gameplay6 positive mentions

replayability3 negative mentions

Incredibly fun and addictive gameplay with a unique spell crafting system that allows for extensive customization and strategy.
Surprisingly high quality for a free game, offering a substantial amount of content, replayability, and engaging mechanics.
Well-polished with charming graphics and a good soundtrack, making it a rewarding experience for fans of roguelike deckbuilders.

Some mechanics are not well explained, leading to confusion for players trying to understand the game's systems.
The soundtrack can become repetitive during extended play sessions, which may detract from the overall experience.
Certain enemies can feel overly difficult or unbalanced, potentially frustrating players during gameplay.

gameplay
10 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The gameplay is highly praised for its fun and intuitive mechanics, particularly the in-depth spell crafting and deck-building systems that define the player's experience. While the game is heavily focused on gameplay rather than narrative, it offers a satisfying core loop and quality of life features, alongside a roguelike mode that adds variety. However, players seeking a straightforward roguelike progression may find the deck-building emphasis less appealing.
- “Love this game, the music's nice, graphics are consistent, gameplay and mechanics are fun and intuitive.”
- “The gameplay loop has been very satisfying, and the spell crafting mechanic is fun to play with for different deck builds.”
- “The animations are strong, there's a ton of quality of life features even though the game just released, there's plenty of content including a roguelike mode, and the core gameplay loop is super satisfying.”
- “As others have noted, it's pretty gameplay-focused, so if you like story, it's probably not going to be your thing. You also probably won't like it if you prefer straightforward roguelike progression, as deck building is the core of gameplay and will decide your run before you ever enter a dungeon. Although the inclusion of buffs mid-run allows for a nice way to quickly make up for faults in your deck or better utilize spells acquired during a dungeon.”
- “Okay, this is really good so far, but I feel like there are a few mechanics the game just doesn't execute well.”
- “And the mechanic that this game is titled for, spellbuilding, is very in-depth and rewarding once you get the hang of it.”
music
5 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The music in the game is generally praised for its quality and charm, enhancing the overall experience. However, some players find the soundtrack repetitive during extended play sessions, which can detract from enjoyment. Overall, the original soundtrack is well-received, with a desire for easier access to it online.
- “Love this game, the music's nice, graphics are consistent, gameplay and mechanics are fun and intuitive.”
- “The graphics are charming and the soundtrack is just... really good.”
- “I really wish the OST was on YouTube somewhere because it's so good.”
- “The only real knock I have against it is the repetitive soundtrack, which makes extended play sessions annoying without the option to disable it.”
- “I really wish the OST was available on YouTube somewhere because it's so good.”
replayability
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Players find the game highly addictive, citing its impressive replayability due to the engaging spell crafting system and the variety of starting classes. The resource management aspect adds a fun puzzle element that enhances the overall experience, encouraging multiple playthroughs.
- “My god, this game is so addicting; it even has insane replayability!”
- “I love the spell crafting system; working with resource containers creates a fun puzzle for the entire run, and the many options for starting classes mean there is great replayability.”
- “The game lacks meaningful choices that would encourage me to replay it; once you've seen the story, there's little incentive to go back.”
- “After completing the game once, I found that the lack of diverse paths and outcomes made replaying it feel tedious and uninteresting.”
- “While the mechanics are enjoyable, the overall experience doesn't change enough on subsequent playthroughs to keep me engaged.”
graphics
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
67%
33%
The graphics in the game are generally described as charming and consistent, contributing positively to the overall experience. While some users find them satisfactory, others feel they are merely adequate without standing out significantly. Overall, the visuals complement the enjoyable gameplay and music.
- “Love this game, the music is nice, the graphics are consistent, and the gameplay and mechanics are fun and intuitive.”
- “The graphics are charming and the soundtrack is just... really good.”
monetization
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game features a monetization model that is free from ads and microtransactions, providing a seamless experience for players.
- “No ads or microtransactions, either!”
- “The game offers a fair monetization model that respects players' time and investment.”
- “I appreciate that I can enjoy the game without being bombarded by in-game purchases.”
story
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The story is not the main focus of the game, which prioritizes gameplay and deck-building mechanics; however, it is considered decent and features some enjoyable moments that complement the overall experience. Players seeking a strong narrative may be disappointed, but those who appreciate gameplay will find the story sufficient.
- “Story isn't exactly a masterpiece, but it is good enough, especially for a gameplay-heavy game, and has some nice moments.”
- “As others have noted, it's pretty gameplay-focused, so if you like story, it's probably not going to be your thing. You also probably won't like it if you prefer straightforward roguelike progression, as deck building is the core of gameplay and will decide your run before you ever enter a dungeon. Although the inclusion of buffs mid-run allows for a nice way to quickly make up for faults in your deck or better utilize spells acquired during a dungeon.”

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Magecraft: Spellbuilding is a strategy game with fantasy theme.

Magecraft: Spellbuilding is available on PC and Windows.

Magecraft: Spellbuilding was released on September 12, 2025.

Magecraft: Spellbuilding was developed by Styx.

Magecraft: Spellbuilding has received overwhelmingly positive reviews from players. Most players liked this game for its gameplay but disliked it for its replayability.

Magecraft: Spellbuilding is a single player game.

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