Games like Magic Research
by Maticolotto
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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$5.99Magic Research 2
May 21 · Maticolotto
Both: Auto Battler · Idler · Text-Based
Welcome to Magic Research 2, an incremental RPG from the creator of Magic Research. Learn countless spells, face powerful foes, and command a team of Wizards who can cast spells for you as you journey to find or create the Philosopher's Stone.
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Jun 5 · VaragtP
Both: Idler · Auto Battler · Automation
Welcome to the first puppet show RPG! Participate in battling a ton of foes, buy new upgrades, cast magic and recruit new Heroes. Or just sit back and enjoy the show as your Heroes fight on their own while you watch or do other things.
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-35%$3.24Mage and Monsters
Oct 12 · Lasse Zacho Malver
Both: Auto Battler · Magic · Combat
Create an army and use spells while it fights for you. Mage & Monsters is an active auto battler, where you must choose wisely between upgrading the might of your army, or increasing the power of your spells.
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FreeIdle Wizard
Jan 24 · TwoWizards
Both: Idler · Resource Management · Magic
RPG/Idle hybrid about becoming the most powerful wizard there is. Pick a class, get a pet, configure and improve your character in a myriad ways!
IdlerIncrementalResource ManagementFree to PlayMagicIndieDark FantasyCasualMouse OnlyManagement
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Both: Idler · Auto Battler
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Both: Auto Battler · Combat · Fantasy
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Both: Idler · Resource Management · Automation
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Oct 22 · DIG Games
Both: Auto Battler · Idler · Text-Based
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Both: Text-Based · Magic · Fantasy
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Both: Fantasy · Magic
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Both: Magic · Resource Management
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Both: Magic
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Both: Magic
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Both: Fantasy · Magic
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Both: Resource Management
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Both: Auto Battler
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Both: Magic
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