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Magin: The Rat Project Stories

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.
Magin: The Rat Project Stories

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.

Developer

The Rat Project

Publisher

Daedalic Entertainment

Release Date

01 February, 2026

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