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Arcanum: Of Steamworks and Magick Obscura

Developed by Troika Games · Published by Activision

RPG
StatusOut now ReleaseAug 29, 2016 Price$3.89 Metacritic81/100 Steam reviews1,778

At a glance

PlatformsWindows
ModesSingle-player
Price$3.89
StatusOut now
Early accessNo
Metacritic81/100
Steam reviews1,778
Languages1

Overview

A rpg game by Troika Games, published by Activision — single-player.

Steam’s own one-line description: “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.” — developer/publisher text via the Steam store page.

Reception & community

Steam reviewsVery Positive — 89% positive of 1,804
Owners (est.)200000 – 500000
Peak players24
Player-voted tags:RPGSteampunkStory RichIsometricClassicFantasyCRPGOpen WorldSingleplayerAtmosphericMagicCult Classic

Review sentiment, ownership and peak-concurrent estimates via SteamSpy; tags are player-voted on Steam. Estimates change over time.

Features & modes

Derived from the gameplay modes and feature categories Steam lists for Arcanum: Of Steamworks and Magick Obscura.

FeatureSupported
Single-playerYes
MultiplayerNo
Co-opNo
Online co-opNo
PvPNo
Cross-platform multiplayerNo
Full controller supportNo
Partial controller supportNo
Steam Cloud savesNo
Steam AchievementsNo

System requirements (PC)

As published on the Steam store page. Requirements can change between updates.

Minimum

  • OS *: Windows XP / Vista / 7 / 8
  • Processor: 1.0 GHz
  • Memory: 256 MB RAM
  • Graphics: DirectX 7 Compatible 3D Card
  • DirectX: Version 7.0
  • Storage: 1200 MB available space
  • Sound Card: DirectX Compatible

Recommended

  • Processor: 1.4 GHz
  • Memory: 512 MB RAM
  • Graphics: DirectX 9 Compatible 3D Card
  • DirectX: Version 9.0
  • Sound Card: DirectX Compatible

Supported languages (1)

English

Arcanum: Of Steamworks and Magick Obscura FAQ

Answered from the official Steam listing as of June 2026. Where something hasn't been announced, we say so rather than guess.

What kind of game is Arcanum: Of Steamworks and Magick Obscura?

Steam classifies Arcanum: Of Steamworks and Magick Obscura as a RPG game, developed by Troika Games. 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.

How much does Arcanum: Of Steamworks and Magick Obscura cost?

As of June 2026, Steam lists Arcanum: Of Steamworks and Magick Obscura at $3.89. Prices and regional pricing change — check the Steam page for the current figure.

Is Arcanum: Of Steamworks and Magick Obscura single-player or multiplayer?

Steam lists these modes for Arcanum: Of Steamworks and Magick Obscura: Single-player. It lists a single-player mode.

Is Arcanum: Of Steamworks and Magick Obscura on PlayStation, Xbox, or Switch?

Our data comes from the Steam (PC) store, which lists Arcanum: Of Steamworks and Magick Obscura for Windows. Console availability isn’t in our Steam-sourced data — check the official site or the console store.

Is Arcanum: Of Steamworks and Magick Obscura out yet?

Yes — Steam lists a release date of Aug 29, 2016.

What platforms is Arcanum: Of Steamworks and Magick Obscura on?

Arcanum: Of Steamworks and Magick Obscura is listed for Windows on the Steam (PC) store. Console availability isn't covered by Steam's PC store data — check the official channels.

Is Arcanum: Of Steamworks and Magick Obscura single-player or multiplayer?

Steam lists these modes: Single-player.

How much does Arcanum: Of Steamworks and Magick Obscura cost?

Steam lists it at $3.89.

What is Arcanum: Of Steamworks and Magick Obscura's Metacritic score?

Arcanum: Of Steamworks and Magick Obscura has a Metacritic score of 81/100, per the Steam store listing.

Who made Arcanum: Of Steamworks and Magick Obscura?

Arcanum: Of Steamworks and Magick Obscura is developed by Troika Games and published by Activision.

Where to get Arcanum: Of Steamworks and Magick Obscura

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