Mind Over Magic
PC requirements, performance and Steam Deck status
- Recommended
- Radeon RX 6400 · Core i3-9100F (our estimate)
- 60 fps 1080p high
- Radeon RX 6400 (~63 fps, est.)
- Steam Deck
- Steam Deck Playable · ~59 fps ultra (est.)
- Genres
- Simulation
- Release
- Feb 12, 2025
- Developer
- Sparkypants
- Publisher
- Klei Publishing
Mind Over Magic is a colony sim set at the site of a cursed magic school. Build and optimize your own magical academy, train powerful Mages, and master mighty relics in order to battle through the Underschool, a mysterious underground dungeon that holds the key to liberation from a deadly curse.
SurvivalBuildingColony SimManagementSimulationNonlinearBase BuildingCraftingDragonsTactical RPG
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What you need for Mind Over Magic
Mind Over Magic needs about a Radeon RX 6400 for 60 fps at 1080p high and a GeForce RTX 3050 6GB at 1440p (pcgaming.io estimate, low confidence, ±30%, model v0, data updated 2026-09-24).
| Target | Graphics card (at least) | Processor (at least) |
|---|---|---|
| 1080p · 60 fps · High | Radeon RX 6400 | Core i3-9100F |
| 1080p · 144 fps · Medium | Radeon RX 9050 4GB | Core i3-9100F |
| 1440p · 60 fps · High | GeForce RTX 3050 6GB | Core i3-9100F |
| 1440p · 120 fps · High | Arc A770 8GB | Core i3-9100F |
| 4K · 60 fps · High | GeForce RTX 2060 12GB | Core i3-9100F |
Slowest current desktop parts (2020+ GPUs, 2019+ CPUs) our model expects to reach each target. Best GPUs for Mind Over Magic →
Estimated FPS on popular graphics cards (high preset)
| Graphics card | 1080p | 1440p | 4K |
|---|---|---|---|
| GeForce GTX 1650 | 63 | 44 | 27 |
| GeForce GTX 1060 6GB | 88 | 62 | 37 |
| GeForce RTX 2060 6GB | 133 | 93 | 56 |
| Radeon RX 6600 | 145 | 102 | 61 |
| GeForce RTX 3060 12GB | 158 | 111 | 66 |
| GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU | 164 | 115 | 69 |
| Radeon RX 7600 | 183 | 128 | 77 |
| GeForce RTX 4060 | 186 | 130 | 78 |
| GeForce RTX 3070 | 218 | 153 | 92 |
| GeForce RTX 4070 | 275 | 192 | 115 |
| Radeon RX 7800 XT | 300+ | 214 | 129 |
| GeForce RTX 5070 | 300+ | 221 | 133 |
| Radeon RX 9070 XT | 300+ | 287 | 172 |
| GeForce RTX 4080 | 300+ | 298 | 179 |
| GeForce RTX 5090 | 300+ | 300+ | 285 |
Estimated FPS from our model (v0), based on the game's published requirements and relative GPU/CPU performance. Not measured. Real results vary with drivers, patches, and scenes. Values above 300 fps show as 300+. Data updated 2026-09-24.
Mind Over Magic system requirements
The publisher lists only minimum specs. The recommended column is our estimate (marked est.): the cheapest current parts our model expects to hit 60 fps at 1080p high, one memory step above the minimum, and an SSD for large or recent games.
| Minimum | Recommended (our estimate) | |
|---|---|---|
| OS | Windows 10 | 64-bit Windows 10 / 11 est. |
| Processor | 2 GHz No specific model named. Estimated from the legacy requirement. | Core i3-9100F est. |
| Graphics | 2 GB VRAM No specific model named. Estimated from the video memory requirement. | Radeon RX 6400 est. |
| Memory | 8 GB | 16 GB est. |
| Video memory | 2 GB | 4 GB est. |
| Storage | 6 GB | 6 GB SSD est. |
| DirectX | Version 11 | Version 11 est. |
| Notes | Thanks to all the computers out there for making magic happen! | — |
Source: Steam.
Mind Over Magic on handheld PCs
Valve rating: Steam Deck Playable
Steam Deck · playable
- !Controller glyphs do not match Steam Deck device
- !Text input does not automatically invokes keyboard
- !Interface text is not legible
- ✓Default controller configuration fully functional
- ✓Default configuration is performant
Steam Machine · playable
- !Controller glyphs do not match device
- !Text input does not automatically invokes keyboard
- ✓Default controller configuration fully functional
- ✓Default configuration is performant
SteamOS · playable
- !Game startup functional
- ✗Text input does not automatically invokes keyboard
| Handheld | Native resolution | Estimated FPS | Verdict |
|---|---|---|---|
| Steam Deck OLED | 1280×800 | 59 ultra | Steam Deck Playable |
| ROG Ally X | 1920×1080 | 48 ultra | Steam Deck Playable · faster GPU |
| ROG Xbox Ally X | 1920×1080 | 56 ultra | Steam Deck Playable · faster GPU |
| Legion Go 2 | 1920×1200 | 50 ultra | Steam Deck Playable · faster GPU |
| MSI Claw 8 AI+ | 1920×1200 | 50 ultra | Steam Deck Playable · faster GPU |
Each handheld at its own screen resolution, on the best preset that holds 30 fps. Steam Deck verdicts are Valve's rating.
Details
- Controller support
- Keyboard & mouse
- DLC
- 0
- Steam achievements
- 82
- Features
- Single-playerSteam AchievementsSteam Trading CardsSteam WorkshopFamily Sharing
- Languages (3)
- English, Simplified Chinese, Traditional Chinese
Latest news & patches
- Mind Over Magic plushies! Available now!2025-09-19
- The Capstone UpdatePatch2025-09-03
- Headmaster's Guide to Survival2025-07-22
- Creative Mode Update - Fixes and ImprovementsPatch2025-05-12
- Creative Mode UpdatePatch2025-05-09
- Hills + QoL Update - Fixes and ImprovementsPatch2025-03-14
Official announcements via Steam.
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FAQ
Can Mind Over Magic run on a GTX 1650?
Yes. The GeForce GTX 1650 meets Mind Over Magic's recommended spec. We estimate ~63 fps at 1080p high (range 44–82, low confidence, ±30%), GPU-limited. For 60 fps at 1440p, use the low preset (~44 fps on high). Its 4 GB of video memory covers the 2 GB the game requires at minimum. Every preset on the GTX 1650.
Can Mind Over Magic run on Steam Deck?
Yes, with issues. Valve rates Mind Over Magic Steam Deck Playable. At the Steam Deck OLED's native 1280×800 we estimate ~59 fps on the ultra preset (range 41–77, low confidence, ±30%). 60 fps is reachable on the high preset. Presets for 30/40/60 fps on Steam Deck OLED.
What graphics card do I need for Mind Over Magic at 1440p?
For 60 fps at 1440p high, our model points to a GeForce RTX 3050 6GB or faster: ~64 fps (range 45–83, low confidence, ±30%). At 1080p high a Radeon RX 6400 is enough. 4K at 60 fps needs a GeForce RTX 2060 12GB. All are the slowest current desktop cards per target. Best GPUs for Mind Over Magic by brand.
Can I run Mind Over Magic on a laptop?
Yes, with a fast enough GPU. Of the 30 laptop GPUs we list, the GeForce RTX 3050 Laptop GPU is the slowest expected to reach 60 fps at 1080p high: ~82 fps (range 57–107, low confidence, ±30%). The slowest one that meets the minimum spec, the GeForce GTX 1650 Laptop GPU, gets ~86 fps at 1080p low. Mind Over Magic on the GeForce RTX 3050 Laptop GPU.
How much RAM does Mind Over Magic need?
The publisher's Steam listing asks for 8 GB of RAM minimum for Mind Over Magic. For the graphics card it lists video memory of 2 GB at minimum. The publisher lists no recommended tier; the requirements table shows our estimate for one.
How much storage does Mind Over Magic take?
Mind Over Magic needs 6 GB of free storage according to the publisher's minimum spec on Steam. The minimum operating system is Windows 10.