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The Magus Circle System Requirements

Last updated: September 26, 2026 · Steam 1.0 (released September 24, 2026)

The Magus Circle is a lightweight pixel-art roguelite, and its system requirements reflect that. The one thing that genuinely trips people up is not the hardware — it is a version caveat most summaries omit.

Quick answer

Windows: Windows 7 SP1 or newer, x86/x64 processor, 4 GB RAM, DirectX 10/11/12 capable graphics, 500 MB storage. macOS: High Sierra 10.13 or newer, Apple Silicon or 64-bit Intel, 4 GB RAM, Metal capable graphics, 500 MB storage. Linux / SteamOS: SteamOS 3, four-core eight-thread AMD Aerith, RDNA 2 or GTX 1050 class graphics, 4 GB RAM, 2 GB storage.

Windows requirements

The caveat that matters. Steam’s own client stopped supporting Windows 7 and Windows 8 on 1 January 2024. Because the game is delivered through Steam, the practical minimum is Windows 10, even though the game itself lists Windows 7 SP1. The store page states this directly, and it is why some summaries tell you the minimum is Windows 10 and others say Windows 7 — both are quoting something real.

The recommended graphics entry is identical to the minimum. That is the published wording, not evidence that GPU performance cannot be a bottleneck. No frame-rate target or resolution is specified.

macOS requirements

Only the macOS minimum lists a memory figure; the recommended block omits one. Steam lists Apple Silicon and x64 processors and recommends M1 or above. Those entries do not independently verify this wiki’s claims about a specific binary, notarisation or Rosetta behaviour on your machine.

For an Intel Mac, check both its macOS version and Metal support. Do not infer compatibility merely because the machine still receives security updates.

Linux and SteamOS requirements

This block reads as though it was written specifically for handheld hardware: the AMD Aerith is the Steam Deck’s APU, and RDNA 2 with a GTX 1050 comparison is a handheld-class bar. Minimum and recommended being identical reinforces that reading — the developer is stating one target rather than a range.

Two consequences:

1. It is native Linux support, not Proton. The game ships for Linux directly, which matters for anyone on a Linux desktop or Steam Deck.
2. Deck rating not verified here. Linux support is not a Deck certification or performance test. Check the current store compatibility details; this wiki has not tested the released client on that hardware.

Why the Linux storage figure is different

Linux and SteamOS list 2 GB of available space while Windows and macOS list 500 MB. That is a four-fold difference the developer has not explained.

The store does not explain the difference; we do not infer a packaging cause. Allow the listed space for your platform plus room for updates. These are disk-space requirements, not measured transfer sizes.

A performance note before you buy

For a more current troubleshooting lead, the developer’s 1.0.5 hotfix added an option to turn off damage numbers and reported performance-related fixes. Update the game and try the current option if available when effects are crowded; no measured frame-rate gain is promised here. The September update-plans announcement also described further late-game performance work as planned, not all already shipped.

Satisfying the requirements is not the same as getting a smooth experience. Reviews of the February 2026 demo put performance complaints at roughly 7% of review themes, with reports of lag and crashes specifically during high-action moments.

Those are historical demo reports, not a crash rate or benchmark for the released build. Check current reports for your hardware, drivers and game version before relying on a smooth-play claim; this wiki has not measured 1.0 performance.

Verifying your own machine

There is nothing exotic in these requirements to check for:

1. Windows: confirm you are on Windows 10 or later, since the Steam client requires it regardless of the game’s own listing.
2. RAM: 4 GB minimum, 8 GB recommended. This is the one spec where the recommended figure actually differs.
3. Storage: 500 MB on Windows and macOS, 2 GB on Linux and SteamOS.
4. Graphics: if your GPU supports DirectX 10 on Windows or Metal on macOS, you meet the listed bar.

FAQ

Can my computer run it? Compare your exact machine with the relevant platform table. Listed minimums are not a tested frame-rate or stability guarantee, and machine age alone is insufficient.

Why do some pages say Windows 7 is the minimum and others say Windows 10? Both are quoting something real. The game supports Windows 7 SP1, but the Steam client requires Windows 10 from January 2024 onward.

Apple Silicon? Supported, and recommended at M1 or above.

Steam Deck? Steam lists Linux/SteamOS requirements, but this wiki has not verified the current Deck badge or measured Deck performance. Check current compatibility details before buying.

Why does Linux need more space? Unclear and unexplained by the developer. Budget 2 GB.

Are these the current requirements? Yes, these are the requirements visible on the released Steam store page on September 26, 2026. Recheck Steam before purchasing, as later patches may change them.

What to do next

The Steam and platforms page covers download size, storefronts and where to buy. The price page compares current Steam and STOVE pricing.

Sources and update note

Based on the system requirements published on the official Steam store page, cross-checked across multiple storefront language versions, plus public platform data for macOS notarisation and Apple Silicon support.

October 6, 2026 targeted update: rechecked the current Steam requirement blocks and removed unsupported compatibility/performance guarantees. Existing public-platform observations were not retested on a Mac or Steam Deck. Other dated information retains its original verification scope.

Steam requirements last verified: September 26, 2026 on the released official store page. Later updates may revise them.

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