Magicka
Magicka is a satirical action-adventure game set in a rich fantasy world based on Norse mythology. The player assumes the role of a wizard from a sacred order tasked with stopping an evil sorcerer who has thrown the world into turmoil, his foul creations besieging the forces of good.
- Released
- 2011
- Developer
- Arrowhead Game Studios
- Platforms
- 1 systems
- Critics
- 74
- Steam Deck
- playable
- Download
- Not stated
What is Magicka?
Magicka is a satirical action-adventure game set in a rich fantasy world based on Norse mythology. The player assumes the role of a wizard from a sacred order tasked with stopping an evil sorcerer who has thrown the world into turmoil, his foul creations besieging the forces of good.
Description as published by the developer on its own store page, read 30 August 2026. It is marketing copy, not our assessment.
The record
| First released | 24 January 2011 |
|---|---|
| Developer | Arrowhead Game Studios |
| Publisher | Paradox Interactive |
| Platforms | PC |
| Genres | Role-Playing |
| Languages | 7 supported |
Source. Catalogue facts from Wikidata , seeded TBA. Store data from Steam, read 30 August 2026.
How was Magicka received?
Method. Player figures are Steam's own totals for the PC version, read 30 August 2026. The Metacritic score is the one Steam publishes on its store page and can lag the site itself. Metacritic page. Neither is our opinion. We have not published a review of this game.
Accessibility
Seeing
None declared
Hearing
None declared
Input
- Full controller support
Difficulty
None declared
Method. Features the publisher declared on its own store page. A declaration is a floor, not a review.
What does it support?
| Capability | Support |
|---|---|
| Controller | full support |
| Cloud saves | No |
| Cross-platform play | No |
| Mod support | No official workshop |
| Online play | Single-player only |
| In-game purchases | No |
| Steam Deck | playable |
| Download size | Not stated |
| Add-on content | 24 DLC listed |
| Age gate | None |
Method. Read from the publisher's Steam listing on 30 August 2026. Describes the PC version. Console versions differ.
What does it cost?
Steam price in US dollars, read 30 August 2026. Prices move hourly and vary by region. Check the current price.
Games like Magicka
24 games overlap with Magicka on the tags Steam players applied to it, on genre, and on theme. The closest are Cook, Serve, Delicious!, HELLDIVERS Dive Harder Edition and Gauntlet Slayer Edition.
Common questions about Magicka
What platforms is Magicka on?
Magicka is available on PC. It first released in 2011.
How much does Magicka cost?
$9.99 on Steam in the United States, read on 30 August 2026. Prices move often and vary by region, so check the store before buying.
Do players recommend Magicka?
85% of 32,072 Steam reviews are positive, which Steam rates Very Positive. That is players rating it, not our review. We have not published a review of this game.
What is the Metacritic score for Magicka?
74 out of 100 for the PC version, as published on the game's own Steam store page. Steam can lag Metacritic by a few points.
Does Magicka work on Steam Deck?
Valve rates Magicka as playable on the Steam Deck, from its own testing.
Who made Magicka?
Magicka was developed by Arrowhead Game Studios and published by Paradox Interactive.