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The Magister is a roleplaying adventure where you play a detective sent to investigate the murder of a fellow Magister. You explore the point-and-click adventure to find clues, follow leads and befriend villagers. But then there's a card game to uncover their secrets before confronting the suspects and sending in your report. It's unusual because you can approach the investigation in different ways: rely on your wits and keen eye, utilize stealth and charm, be tough and intimidating, or come up with your own combination of tactics.
Unfortunately, The Magister is not available on Android, Mac, PS4, PS5, Xbox One, Xbox X|S or iOS. However, we recommend the following games that offer a similar experience or theme:
Release Date: 16/06/2020, updated in 2021
Out Now: PC and Switch
Genres: Brain Game, Fighting (Communication, Narrative, Point-and-Click, Puzzle, Role-Play and Strategy)
Accessibility: 27 features
Components: 2D Side-On and Day and Night
Developer: Nerdook (@Nerdook)
Costs: Purchase cost
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If you like the sound of The Magister but it doesn’t offer the accessibility you require, the games in this section offer a similar experience but with more Accessibility Features. You can view a full breakdown in our The Magister Accessibility Report.
In addition to the similar games listed above, which have been linked to this game specifically in the database, you may find games with a similar theme to The Magister in the following lists: