Arcanum: Of Steamworks and Magick Obscura

89% positive of 1,818 Steam reviews

Released: 2016
Steam Deck: Unsupported
Platforms: Steam, GOG

Made by Troika Games. Published by Activision.

About the game

Imagine a place of wonder, where magick and technology coexist in an uneasy balance, and an adventurer might just as easily wield a flintlock pistol as a flaming sword. Welcome to the land of Arcanum.

Tagged by players

Steampunk
CRPG
Isometric
RPG
Story Rich
Magic
Open World
Fantasy
Character Customization
Choices Matter
Turn-Based Combat
Real-Time with Pause

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Arcanum: Of Steamworks and Magick Obscura

89% positive of 1,818 Steam reviews

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Released: 2016
Steam Deck: Unsupported
Platforms: Steam, GOG

Made by Troika Games. Published by Activision.

About the game

Tagged by players

Steampunk
CRPG
Isometric
RPG
Story Rich
Magic
Open World
Fantasy
Character Customization
Choices Matter
Turn-Based Combat
Real-Time with Pause

What players say

Recommended
Fantastic story, great writing, enjoyable combat/dungeons/overworld/loot/rpg mechanics. So many build possibilities and legitimate choices that change the outcome of stories both big and small. The start of the game can feel rough and RNG dependent, but stick it out (read as: save often, enjoy a little grinding) and eventually you'll become a force to be reckoned with. Mild 2001 game jank abound, but it's the game…
40 h played when written. 2 found it helpful.
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Recommended
A great and wonderful game! So many hours were spent playing it during my school days, and it still gives me such relaxing, positive vibes. The RPG variety and dialogues, the music, and the atmosphere are all so nice. The storyline isn’t too complicated, but sometimes the game can surprise you with quite sophisticated thoughts, Highly recommended for people who love old games!
23 h played when written. 1 found it helpful.
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Not recommended
Something about this game and my computer do not work. I have tried several times and various mods to get it to work without success. Audio desync, graphics completely breaking. Happens within a few hours of playing. (Long enough to get baited into thinking it will work, short enough to not completely waste my time.) As far as I know, this is not an occurring issue for others... so take my poor experience for a…
19 h played when written. 2 found it helpful.
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