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Steam app 2311680 · updated 12 Sep 2026, 21:58 UTC

Magic Research

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?

Magic Research Steam header artwork
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15playing now
2124-hour peak
1,108all-time peak
17average, last 30 days

The last 30 days

−2.7Gain−13.7%% gain28Peak

363 hourly samples, with the daily peak drawn over them. Weekends are shaded.

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Daily peakEvery hourly sample

All time

43 months, March 2023 to September 2026. The highest number of people in the game at once, each month, on a time axis -- a gap in the record stays a gap.

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Monthly peak

The last four months

Show:

The highest number of people in the game at once, each month. Four, because four is as far back as the source keeps anything finer than one figure a month.

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Monthly peakHas finer data

July 2026

31 days, each one the highest figure that day. The source keeps no hourly detail this far back. Weekends are shaded.

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August 2026

31 days as the curve, each the highest figure that day. Behind it, 215 hourly samples from 13 Aug, which is as far back as the source keeps every hour. Weekends are shaded.

0919283801 Aug06 Aug11 Aug16 Aug21 Aug26 Aug31 AugSaturday 01 August 202634 peakSunday 02 August 202631 peakMonday 03 August 202635 peakTuesday 04 August 202633 peakWednesday 05 August 202630 peakThursday 06 August 202630 peakFriday 07 August 202625 peakSaturday 08 August 202625 peakSunday 09 August 202624 peakMonday 10 August 202621 peakTuesday 11 August 202630 peakWednesday 12 August 202623 peakThursday 13 August 202621 peakFriday 14 August 202621 peakSaturday 15 August 202628 peakSunday 16 August 202626 peakMonday 17 August 202622 peakTuesday 18 August 202627 peakWednesday 19 August 202626 peakThursday 20 August 202619 peakFriday 21 August 202622 peakSaturday 22 August 202625 peakSunday 23 August 202625 peakMonday 24 August 202624 peakTuesday 25 August 202623 peakWednesday 26 August 202621 peakThursday 27 August 202618 peakFriday 28 August 202627 peakSaturday 29 August 202623 peakSunday 30 August 202622 peakMonday 31 August 202623 peak

September 2026

12 days as the curve, each the highest figure that day. Behind it, 148 hourly samples. Each dip is a night. Weekends are shaded.

0714212801 Sep03 Sep05 Sep07 Sep09 Sep11 SepTuesday 01 September 202626 peakWednesday 02 September 202626 peakThursday 03 September 202625 peakFriday 04 September 202621 peakSaturday 05 September 202626 peakSunday 06 September 202626 peakMonday 07 September 202621 peakTuesday 08 September 202617 peakWednesday 09 September 202617 peakThursday 10 September 202617 peakFriday 11 September 202623 peakSaturday 12 September 202621 peak

October 2026

Magic Research was released on 22 Mar, 2023.

Not out yet.There is nothing to draw for this month.
Nothing here is interpolated or estimated; where a sample is missing the line is broken.

Game information

Updated 12 Sep 2026, 21:58 UTC
App ID
2311680
Last updated
22 Oct 2025 build 20502689
Developer
Maticolotto
Publisher
Maticolotto
Release date
22 Mar, 2023
Platforms
Windows
Download size
258 MB
Install size
722 MB
Genres
Adventure, Casual, Simulation
Game modes
Single-player
Controller support
Unknown
Achievements
42

Features & support

Steam features

Steam AchievementsSteam CloudFamily Sharing

Controllers & input

Accessibility

Popular tags

Auto BattlerMagicIdlerFantasyText-BasedAutomationCombatResource ManagementRPGAdventureMinimalistSimulationManagementCrafting2DIncrementalTime ManipulationSingleplayerCasual
About this gameFull description from Steam
In Magic Research, you are the headmaster of a newly-created institution of Magic with one goal: to learn as much as possible about this power and get enough fame to be able to compete, and win, the prestigious competition of schools: the Tournament of Magic. But what will you discover along the way? Cast over a hundred different spells with various effects Research magic in various magical schools to discover new, surprising ways to use this power Accumulate resources and build the school campus Manage a team of researchers and apprentices to lead your school to fame Discover tons of hidden new features - when will you unlock the next one? Find over six dozen secret Storylines with permanent, game-altering effects Restart the game and make faster progress each time with retirement bonuses Over 40 hours of addictive gameplay!
Content & age ratings2 regional ratings

Regional ratings

DEJUS10Violência
IGRS13Kekerasan
System requirementsMinimum and recommended hardware

Minimum

Minimum: Requires a 64-bit processor and operating system OS *: Windows 7 (SP1+) or higher Processor: Intel Core i3 or better Memory: 4 GB RAM Graphics: N/A Storage: 300 MB available space Sound Card: N/A

Recommended

Recommended: Requires a 64-bit processor and operating system

macOS

Minimum: Recommended:

Linux

Minimum: Recommended:
Supported languages1 languages
LanguageFull audio
English

A blank audio cell means full audio was not marked in the returned language list.

Screenshots & trailersScreenshots and trailers

Trailers

AchievementsTotal count and selected achievements

42 achievements in total.

Show selected achievements (may contain spoilers)
Start of an AdventureAchievement
History of a Magical SchoolHidden achievement
Force of NatureHidden achievement
Power from the HeavensHidden achievement
The Elemental Gems of PowerHidden achievement
Forbidden PotentialHidden achievement
Saved the WorldHidden achievement
Winner of the TournamentAchievement
A New WorldHidden achievement
Bane of the CreatorHidden achievement

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DemosPlayable demos on Steam

15 developer announcements, Mar 2023 to Oct 2025 · times in UTC

October

  1. Patch notes for v1.15.13

    Fix the "heart" screen-pinning buttons on the left hand side menu

    Patch notes

May

  1. Magic Research 2 is out NOW! Free demo available!

    Exciting news! Magic Research 2, an entirely new game from the creator of Magic Research, has just launched! Check out the demo and play the game now! https://store.steampowered.com/app/2864890/Magic_Research_2/ And if you already own Magic…

    Maticolotto
  2. Announcing Magic Research 2! Demo out now! Full game in less than 2 weeks!

    Exciting news! Magic Research 2, an entirely new game from the creator of Magic Research, will be out on Steam on May 21st, 2024. Check out the demo and wishlist the game now! https://store.steampowered.com/app/2864890/Magic_Research_2/ FAQ…

    Maticolotto

February

  1. New release: v1.15.0 - Minor changes and bug fixes

    A new version of Magic Research, v.1.15.0, is now released on Steam! This new version has mostly smaller UI changes and bug fixes; no new content. Full release notes New features and changes: - Research menu now shows exp and time needed…

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June

  1. New release: v1.14.1 - Multi-craft, collapsible containers, NG+ balance changes

    A new version of Magic Research, v.1.14.1, is now released on Steam! This new version contains mostly bug fixes, a few smaller UI / UX changes, and balance changes to some pieces of the post-game. Full release notes New features and…

    Maticolotto

May

  1. New release: v1.13.2 - Steam achievements, 2 new Storylines, and more!

    A new version of Magic Research, v1.13.2, is now released on Steam! This new version finally adds 42 Steam Achievements. In addition, it also adds 2 new late-game Storylines, a few new random events, a "Cause of Death" feature in the…

    Maticolotto

April

  1. New version: v1.12.1 - "A little less annoying" update

    A new version of Magic Research, v1.12.1, is now available on Steam! This new version is a medium-sized update which tries to mitigate some of the most severe annoyances with the game, making the journey throughout the game more enjoyable.…

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  2. New update: v1.11.1 - New post-game content, New Game+ mode, and more!

    A new version of Magic Research, v1.11.1, is now available on Steam! This is a medium-to-large sized update focused on new content, with 2 new post-game Storylines (which I will not spoil), a New Game+ feature (to be unlocked via one of…

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  3. Minor update: v1.10.5

    A new version of Magic Research, v1.10.5, is now available on Steam! This version solves a bug introduced in v1.10.3 where number keys could sometimes be used to use items even if they had run out or under cooldown.

    Patch notes
  4. Minor update: 1.10.4

    A new version of Magic Research, v1.10.4, is now available on Steam! This is a small but important hotfix with a single change: * Fix stunning not canceling enemy attacks

    Patch notes
  5. New update: v1.10.3

    A new version of Magic Research, v1.10.3, is now available on Steam! This new version contains little in terms of new content, but it contains two important UI changes: v1.10.3 introduces tooltips to most spells, actions and items, so you…

    Maticolotto
  6. New update: v1.9.1

    A new version of Magic Research, v1.9.1, is now available on Steam! This is a medium-sized release. It adds two new features, both locked behind two new early-game Storylines, as well as several bugfixes and some quality of life…

    Maticolotto

March

  1. New update: v1.8.1

    A new version of Magic Research, v1.8.1, is now available on Steam! This is a small-to-medium-sized release. Most of the changes in this release are various bug fixes, accessibility / screen reader improvements, and balance changes…

    Maticolotto
  2. Magic Research is out now!

    The full version of Magic Research is now available on Steam! For this week only, with a 20% launch discount! https://store.steampowered.com/app/2311680 Will you be able to win the Tournament of Magic? Join us now in the official Discord to…

    Maticolotto
  3. Welcome to Magic Research! - FAQ & Release Date

    Welcome to Magic Research! In Magic Research, you are the headmaster of a newly-created magical institution with one goal: to win the prestigious Tournament of Magic. What challenges, mysteries and adventures await you?…

    Maticolotto

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