A Sceptic’s Guide to Magic is a Adventure game from Pilgrim Adventures with a 94% positive Steam review signal. Indie Lantern indexes it for players browsing by dark, story rich, single-player.
Game snapshot
- Developer
- Pilgrim Adventures
- Release year
- 2019
- Playtime
- Varies by player
- Price
- $4.99
- Review signal
- 94% positive
Screenshots
System requirements
PC
- Minimum
- OS *: Windows 7/8/8.1/10
Processor: Intel Core2 Duo or better
Memory: 2 GB RAM
DirectX: Version 9.0
Storage: 850 MB available space
From Steam reviews
Review notes
A Sceptic's Guide to Magic is worth a closer look if you want narrative mystery, exploration, pixel art, and strong atmosphere.
Best for players who want pixel art, strong atmosphere, narrative mystery, and exploration.
narrative-mystery
Play styleA useful part of the game is piecing together mystery and story threads.
exploration
Play styleThe draw is moving through spaces, discovering details, and learning the world.
pixel-art
SettingThe visual language is pixel-led or deliberately retro.
strong-atmosphere
ToneThe mood, place, and presentation carry a lot of the experience.
deckbuilding
Play styleCard choices, deck shape, and synergies matter.
Steam review snapshots
[h1]Awesome blend of crime-solving and magic with a scientific twist for fans of the detective and fantasy genres.[/h1] 1993, Birmingham, England.(i.e., Design, Art, and Music)[/h1] The 90s vibe is excellent and can be felt in little touches throughout the game – the…Positives + Good dialog and story + Good pixel graphics + Nice music + Has achievements Negatives – No cards currently…Apparently some people really just want to leave indie gold laying around for fans to discover.Why it fits
Check it if you want adventure filtered by dark, story rich, single-player.
Who might skip it
Research further on Steam if you need verified accessibility details, exact playtime, or current system requirements.