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The Magus Circle Price and Where to Buy
This page has two different answers because the game is currently sold in two places with two different pricing situations. We keep them separate on purpose.
Quick answer
Steam: no price published yet. The store page carries no price at all as of September 11, 2026. STOVE Early Access: 10.99 USD, discounted to 8.79 USD. The 20% promotion is scheduled to run to September 13, 2026.
The developer states that Early Access is sold below the official launch price, so the Early Access figure is best treated as a floor rather than a prediction of the Steam price.
Current prices at a glance
| Storefront | Version | List price | Current price | Promotion ends | Checked |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Steam | Full release (Sep 24, 2026) | Not published | — | — | Sep 11, 2026 |
| STOVE | Early Access (live now) | 10.99 USD | 8.79 USD (20% off) | Sep 13, 2026 | Sep 11, 2026 |
This table is time-sensitive. Prices and promotions change without notice, and the STOVE discount in particular expires on September 13, 2026. Treat the figures above as a snapshot from the verification date and confirm on the storefront before buying.
Why the Steam price is missing
A missing price on Steam before launch is normal for a game that has not opened pre-orders. The store page reports the title as a paid game — it is not free-to-play — but the amount has not been set publicly.
We are not going to estimate it. Price predictions age badly and, once published, they keep being read. What we can say is factual: the game is paid, has not been priced on Steam, and its Early Access listing runs below its eventual launch price.
Why the Early Access version is cheaper
This is not a discount in the ordinary sense. The developer’s listing explains the arrangement directly:
“Early Access is scheduled to run for approximately one month prior to the official release. During this period, it will be sold at a lower price than the official launch price.”
In other words, the lower price is compensation for an unfinished build. The same listing is explicit about what is unfinished: Korean localisation QA, general bugs inside and outside the game, and UI/UX issues. Buying Early Access means paying less for a version the studio is still repairing.
The 20% discount on top of that appears to be a promotional layer with its own end date rather than part of the Early Access pricing logic.
Two storefronts, two things to weigh
Because the game is being sold in two places at once, the choice is less about price than about where you want to own it.
| STOVE Early Access | Steam release | |
|---|---|---|
| Available | Now | September 24, 2026 |
| Price | 10.99 USD, currently 8.79 | Not published |
| Build state | Unfinished; documented issues | Launch build |
| Feature set | STOVE platform | Steam features |
| Update path | STOVE | Steam |
There is no cross-buy arrangement we can find, so this is a genuine either-or rather than a cheap upgrade path. We are not in a position to tell you which is the right trade for you — that depends on how much you value playing the current build versus owning the finished one on Steam.
What about the demo being free?
The Steam demo was free while it existed, during February 2026’s Next Fest. That is no longer an option: the demo has been delisted and cannot be downloaded at any price.
Anyone looking for a free way to try the game before buying should know that the free route closed. The demo page covers exactly what happened and what replaced it.
A note on unreliable price sources
Several pages listing this game carry clearly incorrect pricing information. We have seen claims that the game is free, that it has already been released, and that it is a permanently free title — all of which conflict with the store data.
We flag this because price is the one thing people search for immediately before spending money, and being sent to a page claiming a paid game is free costs you real time. The verification date on this page exists so you can judge how stale it is.
FAQ
How much on Steam? Not announced. The page shows no price, and the game is not free.
How much on STOVE? 10.99 USD, discounted to 8.79 USD, promotion ending September 13, 2026.
Is the game free? No, it is a paid title. Some third-party pages claim otherwise and are wrong.
Was the demo free? Yes, while it existed in February 2026. It has been delisted.
Why is Early Access cheaper? A deliberate developer decision to price below launch while the build is unfinished.
Early Access or wait for Steam? Depends on which storefront you want to own it on — there is no cross-buy we can find.
What to do next
The release date page has the exact Steam unlock timing. The Steam and platforms page covers where the game is sold generally.
Sources and update note
Based on the official Steam store page and the STOVE Early Access listing, including structured pricing data published by the storefront. Third-party price pages were reviewed and excluded where they conflicted with store data.
Content last verified: September 11, 2026. The STOVE promotion was scheduled to end on September 13, 2026, and the Steam launch is September 24, 2026. Re-check prices on the storefront before buying.
Frequently asked questions
How much does The Magus Circle cost on Steam?
Not announced. As of September 11, 2026 the Steam store page carries no price at all, and the platform reports the game as a paid title rather than a free one. Steam prices for indie roguelites in this range typically settle somewhere between 10 and 20 US dollars, but that is a category observation and not a statement about this game. We do not estimate it.
What does the STOVE Early Access version cost?
It is listed at 10.99 USD, with a 20% discount bringing it to 8.79 USD at the time of writing. That promotion is scheduled to end on September 13, 2026. The developer states Early Access is deliberately sold at a lower price than the official launch price.
Is the game free?
No. The Magus Circle is a paid title. Steam reports the game as not free, and no free-to-play model has been described. Note that some aggregator pages claim the game is free or has been free, which appears to be a data error — we would not rely on those pages.
What about the demo — is that free?
It was, while it existed. The Steam demo was free during February 2026's Next Fest, but it has since been delisted and cannot be downloaded, so it is no longer an option at any price. The Early Access build is paid.
Why is the Early Access version cheaper?
That is a deliberate developer decision rather than a sale. The Early Access listing states that the game is sold at a lower price than the official launch price during the Early Access period, in exchange for the build being incomplete — the same listing names localisation issues, bugs and UI work still in progress.
Should I buy Early Access or wait for Steam?
It depends on which storefront you want to own the game on. Buying on STOVE gives you access now at a lower price but ties you to that platform. Waiting gives you the finished build and Steam's feature set. We are not able to tell you which trade is worth it for you.
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Sources
This page was compiled from the sources listed in our content evidence trail (refs: S1, S8). Official material — the Steam store page and the developer's own site — takes priority; hands-on press coverage and aggregated player reviews of the February 2026 demo are used where official detail does not exist, and are labelled as such.
Unofficial fan site. Not affiliated with By Witchlight. Content last verified September 11, 2026.