The Magister: A Murder-Mystery Card Battler RPG

9/1/2026, 10:35:03 PM

Release date: 9/2/2021

Tags: #mystery #fantasy #card-game #deckbuilding #investigation #detective #action #adventure

User Reviews

Score: 90%Very Positive
Review Count: 149 reviews
Fetched At: 9/10/2026, 8:01:36 PM

Reference prices

Japan

¥ 1,520 (JPY)

Steam JP

$14.99 (USD)

Steam Global

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Japan Price: ¥ 1,520
Global Price: $14.99
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Key highlight

The Magister is a murder-mystery card-battler RPG where randomly generated cases ensure high replayability. Build your deck for combat or diplomacy and investigate your predecessor's death.

Who this is for

Highly recommended for players seeking a unique blend of murder mystery and deckbuilding RPG mechanics. The ever-changing cases offer significant replay value.

Details

Overview

The Magister is a unique blend of murder-mystery, card battling, and RPG elements. Developed and published by Nerdook Productions, this title plunges players into a world where they must investigate the death of their predecessor. The core gameplay revolves around gathering clues, uncovering motives, and ultimately unmasking the guilty culprit. What sets The Magister apart is its commitment to replayability; the murder-mystery itself is randomly generated, meaning events, clues, motives, and the murderer will differ with every playthrough. A walkthrough simply won't suffice here.

Highlights

Randomly Generated Murder-Mystery: Each new game presents a fresh set of clues, motives, and a unique murderer, ensuring no two investigations are the same.
Hybrid Combat System: Engage in tactical card battles or utilize 'Tactical Diplomacy' to resolve conflicts non-violently, offering strategic depth.
Deckbuilding RPG: Customize and build your deck to suit your playstyle, whether for combat or diplomacy, as you progress through the investigation.

Who It's For

This game is perfect for players who enjoy deep mysteries, strategic card games, and RPGs with a strong narrative focus. If you appreciate games that offer high replayability and require critical thinking to unravel complex plots, The Magister should be on your radar. Fans of detective games and deckbuilding mechanics will find a lot to love here.

Game Info

Developer: Nerdook Productions
Publisher: Nerdook Productions
Release Date: September 2, 2021
Genres: Mystery, Fantasy, Card Game, Deckbuilding, Investigation, Detective
Features: Multi-player, Steam Achievements, Family Sharing, Full Controller Support
Reception: Very Positive on Steam