8 Magic games like Magic: The Gathering Arena that you should try

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We filtered the 46 games similar to Magic: The Gathering Arena down to the 8 that fit the “Magic” category. Hearthstone, Magic: The Gathering - Duels of the Planeswalkers 2012 and Magic 2015 - Duels of the Planeswalkers top the list, ranked by affinity and similarity score to Magic: The Gathering Arena.

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The best magic games like Magic: The Gathering Arena

8 similar games foundUpdated July 2026

Handpicked by our similarity algorithm, these are the titles with the highest gameplay match to Magic: The Gathering Arena. Each one has been evaluated across 7 real attributes — from combat style and progression mechanics to world structure and visual perspective — so every recommendation is based on how the game actually plays, not just its genre label.

#1Hearthstone

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GenreStrategySubgenreTurn-Based Strategy

MultiplayerMagicFantasyIsometricFree to Play

IGDB88· 9

Year 2014Dev Blizzard EntertainmentOn Android · PC · iOS

✓ Same family of turn-based strategy games: turn-based strategy, card game strategy and combat magic

≠ Its own twist: single-player focus, loot and gear systems and skill tree progression

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#2Magic: The Gathering - Duels of the Planeswalkers 2012

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GenreStrategySubgenreTurn-Based Strategy

MultiplayerMagicFantasySoloCo-op

Steam👍 88%· 1.0KRAWG👍 56%· 41MC77IGDB75· 2

Year 2011Dev Stainless Games · Wizards of the CoastPlaytime ~9hOn PC · PS · Xbox

✓ Both are turn-based strategy games — sharing card game strategy, turn-based strategy and combat magic

≠ Stands apart with puzzle design, single-player focus and co op, while skipping visual isometric

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Steam PS

#3Magic 2015 - Duels of the Planeswalkers

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GenreStrategySubgenreTurn-Based Strategy

MultiplayerMagicFantasyIsometricSolo

Steam👍 45%· 4.0KRAWG👍 52%· 65MC60IGDB57· 6

Year 2014Dev Stainless Games · Microsoft StudiosPlaytime ~5hOn PC · Xbox · iOS

✓ Same family of turn-based strategy games: card game strategy, turn-based strategy and combat magic

≠ Its own twist: combat tactical and single-player focus, while skipping free to play

GenreStrategySubgenreTurn-Based Strategy

MultiplayerMagicFantasyFree to PlaySolo

Steam👍 88%· 374

Year 2009Dev Apus Software · Three DonkeysPlaytime ~2hOn PC · iOS

✓ Both are turn-based strategy games — sharing turn-based strategy, card game strategy and combat magic

≠ Stands apart with puzzle design, punishing difficulty and dark, oppressive atmosphere, while skipping visual isometric

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Steam

#5Magic 2014 — Duels of the Planeswalkers

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GenreStrategySubgenreTurn-Based Strategy

MultiplayerMagicFantasyIsometricSolo

Steam👍 83%· 4.6KRAWG👍 55%· 99MC80IGDB77· 4

Year 2013Dev Stainless Games · Microsoft StudiosPlaytime ~6hOn PC · PS · Xbox

✓ Fits the turn-based strategy games cluster, with card game strategy, turn-based strategy and combat magic

≠ Its own twist: combat tactical, single-player focus and co op, while skipping free to play

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#6Magic: The Gathering - Duels of the Planeswalkers 2013

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GenreStrategySubgenreTurn-Based Strategy

MultiplayerMagicFantasyIsometricSolo

Steam👍 87%· 1.3KRAWG👍 63%· 56MC77IGDB80· 4

Year 2012Dev Stainless Games · Wizards of the CoastPlaytime ~8hOn PC · PS · Xbox

✓ Same family of turn-based strategy games: card game strategy, turn-based strategy and combat magic

≠ Its own twist: combat tactical, single-player focus and co op, while skipping free to play

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#7A Valley Without Wind 2

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GenreStrategySubgenreTurn-Based Strategy

MultiplayerMagicFantasyIsometricSolo

Steam👍 46%· 227RAWG👍 3%· 34MC68

Year 2013Dev Arcen GamesPlaytime ~1hOn PC · Apple Macintosh · Linux

✓ Same family of turn-based strategy games: turn-based strategy, combat magic and fantasy world

≠ Stands apart with adventure storytelling, precision platforming and Metroidvania exploration, while skipping card game strategy

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Steam

#8Black & White

GenreStrategySubgenreRTS

MultiplayerMagicIsometricSoloSandbox World

Year 2001Dev Lionhead Studios · Electronic ArtsOn PC · Mac

✓ Like Magic: The Gathering Arena, it's known for combat magic, multiplayer gameplay and visual isometric

≠ Its own twist: real-time strategy, puzzle design and deep simulation, while skipping turn-based strategy

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