Magin: The Rat Project Stories
Released Apr 2026
Magin is an exciting combination of a narrative-driven adventure game with a deck-building card battler. The branching plot, comic book aesthetic, full voice-over, and game mechanics are tightly intertwined in a unique, dark fantasy world.
72% positive · 112 reviews
Done
All announced content has been released
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Done
All announced content has been released
High confidence
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Evaluation
Magin: The Rat Project Stories launched on April 29, 2026, following a lengthy development journey that began with a Kickstarter campaign in 2020 and the signing of publisher Daedalic Entertainment in 2022. The game is a self-contained, story-driven narrative adventure with deck-building card combat.
Both DLC items on the store — a Supporter Pack and a Soundtrack — were released on launch day and represent optional extras, not story or gameplay content expansions. No unreleased DLC is listed.
Since launch, the developer has released Update 1.3 on September 23, 2026, which added a new Story Mode difficulty, made balancing improvements, fixed bugs, and improved localization. While this is a meaningful quality-of-life update, it contains no new story content, locations, or gameplay expansion — it is post-launch polish in response to community feedback. No roadmap, announcement of future DLC, or statement of ongoing content development has been made.
The developer has never announced plans for post-launch story expansions or additional content. All pre-launch communications focused on completing and shipping the core game. With no outstanding commitments, no unreleased DLC, and no developer signals pointing to further content additions, the game launched and remains a complete package. The most recent developer communication was on September 23, 2026.
Evidence
Game officially launched on April 29, 2026, celebrated as the culmination of years of development.
Update 1.3 added a Story Mode difficulty, balancing improvements, bug fixes, and localization updates — post-launch polish with no new story or expansion content announced.
Content
2 of 2 released · no outstanding content
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Details
Developer
Publisher
Daedalic Entertainment
Achievements
12
Platform
Windows
Controller
full support
Steam Deck
Verified
Players
Single-player
About this game
Magin: The Rat Project Stories takes place in a dark fantasy world, where magic – or essence, as it is called – is directly tied to the desires and fears of its inhabitants.
Shape the fate of Elester, a Magin and veteran hitman in an underworld syndicate, as well as young Tolen, who is about to realize that he too can use the essence to his advantage.
Step into a mature, magical world standing on the edge of an industrial revolution and utter chaos.
Overcome obstacles, play your cards wisely, and find your destiny in this immersive, story-driven adventure.
- Explore atmospheric and mysterious locations by investigating the environment, and interacting with items.
- Battle horrific creatures and meet numerous complex characters - potential allies or foes.
- Manage your essence by utilizing emotions, both in combat and during exploration.
- The emotional state of your character influences the story and various gameplay mechanics.
- Immerse yourself in a cold and harsh fantasy world where medieval culture is confronted with the invention of industrial, magic-powered machines, and the forces that seek to control them.
- Follow the main characters on their journey of lost and redeemed hope and decide its outcome based on your choices.
- Manage and upgrade your deck as the story progresses.
- Gain special cards from story choices and defeated enemies.
- Craft unique double-sided, emotion-infused essence cards fitting your strategy.
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Last evaluated Oct 2, 2026
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