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Artificer: Science of Magic

Your exploration ship crashlands on a mysterious planet where apparently magic is real. Learn how to survive in this hostile territory by applying your technical abilities to the arcane. Discover how to cast spells and craft elixirs. Uncover the planet's secrets to find your way out.

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Developer
Psilocybe Games
Publisher
Games Operators
Release
September 10, 2020
5 years and 327 days ago
Steam Reviews
Mixed94 reviews64.9%

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About the Game



Artificer is a single-player survival RPG focused on researching and practicing arcane arts. The game takes place on Alcor - a planet full of deadly creatures, bizarre plants and alien races.

The Story


Survive the perils of the alien planet as Raymond Everett, a marooned science officer of HMS Hawking, pitting your resourcefulness and intellect against the eldritch beings of Alcor that are after your head.

Create Magic


Delve into a dangerous world of mystical research to uncover new recipes and rituals on a journey to unlimited power. Create spells and build magical automatons. Perform magical experiments to further your knowledge. Master alchemy, thaumaturgy and divination to construct artifacts of immense power.

Explore Alcor


Steal arcane secrets from ancient ruins. Learn alien languages to read magical grimoires. Fight monsters and dissect them to learn their weaknesses. Harvest valuable alchemical ingredients.

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