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Lords of Magic: Special Edition

PC (Microsoft Windows) • 2015

Should you play it?

Urak, once peaceful, is now a land of darkness, chaos and death. The people yearn for a champion to drive away the forces of evil. That champion is you.

What works

  • Deep strategic gameplay
  • Rich fantasy lore and atmosphere
  • High replayability with multiple factions and classes
  • Map editor for customization
  • Nostalgic value for classic strategy fans

Things to keep in mind

  • Dated graphics and clunky ui
  • Steep learning curve
  • Some bugs and technical issues
  • Limited multiplayer and social features
  • Combat can be frustrating or tedious

What to play next

Top picks

Games that feels the closest overall

  • Majesty Gold HD

  • Heroes of Science and Fiction

  • Disciples III: Reincarnation

  • Disciples II: Rise of the Elves

  • King's Bounty: Armored Princess

  • Kingdoms of the Dump

Less social

Games that feels like Lords of Magic: Special Edition but with less teamwork and cooperation

  • Seer's Gambit

  • Master of Magic Classic

  • Disciples Sacred Lands Gold

  • Crowntakers

  • Avernum: Escape From the Pit

  • King's Bounty: Warriors of the North

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Lords of Magic: Special Edition: Broadly representative of its motivational profile, with a few distinct shifts. Motivations that often define this kind of title include Violence, Survival, Fellowship, Intimacy. Here, the score leans higher than usual among comparable games on Leadership, Cooperation, Story.

Last update: 03/08/2026