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Steam specs (min / recommended)

Minimum: Système d'exploitation et processeur 64 bits nécessaires Système d'exploitation : Windows 10, 11 Processeur : Intel Core i5-4690 / AMD equivalent Mémoire vive : 4 GB de mémoire Graphiques : NVIDIA GeForce GTX 750 Ti or AMD Radeon R7 360 Espace disque : 1 GB d'espace disque disponible

Recommended: Système d'exploitation et processeur 64 bits nécessaires Système d'exploitation : Windows 10, 11 Processeur : Intel Core i5-8400 / AMD Ryzen 5 2600 Mémoire vive : 8 GB de mémoire Graphiques : NVIDIA GeForce GTX 970 or AMD Radeon RX 570 Espace disque : 1 GB d'espace disque disponible

Dear Magical Girls

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Released July 31, 2026
IndieStrategyFree-to-play
sample: 130 reviews posted after launch (61 AI-classified)
95/100
Player Score — positive reviews weighted by volume · Steam history: 98 % · 130 reviews (« Very Positive »)
➡️ Stable reception — recent reviews (30d): 98% positive vs 98% overall (131 recent reviews)

Players are flocking to Dear Magical Girls, logging in for quick bouts that average under two hours. The game holds a Very Positive rating with 98 % of 130 Steam reviews praising it.

What it's about: Dear Magical Girls is a story-driven defense game about an overworked magical girl protecting the Mana Stone that keeps the city running. Move the vertices to reshape your magical field. Unlock modules and enchants, and build your own strategy to survive against waves of monsters.

In-game

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« being a magical girl is suffering »
👍 anonymous review · Aug 2026 · 1 h played1
« nice short game. Story is expected but not bad if you have some time the concept of the game is nice »
👍 anonymous review · Aug 2026 · 3 h played
« I just wish I could have paid for it to be a longer game! The art and basic music was so good. The gameplay was super fun and unique, the magical girl theme remains one of my favorites! I loved it! »
👍 anonymous review · Jul 2026 · 2 h played
« It's free, it's an hour and a half commitment. The tower defense mechanics are fun for the scope of the project. Def worth a shot if you find yourself needing something to do. »
👍 anonymous review · Aug 2026 · 2 h played
« Nice story, but gameplay is an incomprehensible mess. »
👎 anonymous review · Aug 2026 · 1 h played
« Very fun short game. It's so stylish! I wish it was longer, but I had a lot of fun with it anyway. It left me wanting more. »
👍 anonymous review · Aug 2026 · 1 h played
« super fun short little game! criminal it doesn't have a price tag. hope there will be more some day. being meguca is suffering. »
👍 anonymous review · Aug 2026 · 2 h played
« Not much to say, really. You get what you see in the trailer and, at least for me, that was fun. »
👍 anonymous review · Aug 2026 · 2 h played

In players' words

« being a magical girl is suffering »
👍 anonymous review · Aug 2026 · 1 h played1
« Nice story, but gameplay is an incomprehensible mess. »
👎 anonymous review · Aug 2026 · 1 h played
« nice short game. Story is expected but not bad if you have some time the concept of the game is nice »
👍 anonymous review · Aug 2026 · 3 h played
« Very fun short game. It's so stylish! I wish it was longer, but I had a lot of fun with it anyway. It left me wanting more. »
👍 anonymous review · Aug 2026 · 1 h played
« I just wish I could have paid for it to be a longer game! The art and basic music was so good. The gameplay was super fun and unique, the magical girl theme remains one of my favorites! I loved it! »
👍 anonymous review · Jul 2026 · 2 h played
« super fun short little game! criminal it doesn't have a price tag. hope there will be more some day. being meguca is suffering. »
👍 anonymous review · Aug 2026 · 2 h played
« It's free, it's an hour and a half commitment. The tower defense mechanics are fun for the scope of the project. Def worth a shot if you find yourself needing something to do. »
👍 anonymous review · Aug 2026 · 2 h played
« Not much to say, really. You get what you see in the trailer and, at least for me, that was fun. »
👍 anonymous review · Aug 2026 · 2 h played

Anonymized excerpts from public Steam reviews — picked among those most voted "helpful" by the community.

What players say, by aspect

Positive Mixed Negative
Gameplay
91 % pos · n=46
Story / writing
93 % pos · n=29
Graphics / art
94 % pos · n=16
Value for money
88 % pos · n=16
Content / longevity
8 % pos · n=13
Audio / music
70 % pos · n=10
Stability / bugs
0 % pos · n=1
Interface / UX
0 % pos · n=1
Detailed data (table)
AspectMentionsPositiveMixedNegative
Gameplay464231
Story / writing292711
Graphics / art161501
Value for money161402
Content / longevity13175
Audio / music10721
Stability / bugs1001
Interface / UX1001

Positive reviews by playtime

<2h
98 % (n=97)
2-10h
100 % (n=31)
10-25h
100 % (n=2)

100% completion difficulty ("platinum")

9,7 % Moderate

of players have unlocked the rarest achievement — the upper bound of those who "100%'d" it. 15 achievements in total; the median achievement is unlocked by 45,2 % of players.

What creators say (YouTube)

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Strengths

  • Gameplay dominates praise: 42 positive mentions out of 46 total.
  • Story resonates strongly: 27 positive mentions out of 29.
  • Graphics receive near‑universal approval: 15 positive mentions out of 16.
  • Price is a hit with the community: 14 positive mentions out of 16.
  • The magical‑girl theme is a clear draw, appearing in 30 frequent keywords.

Weaknesses

  • Content depth is questioned: only 1 positive mention out of 13, with 5 negatives.
  • Bug reports appear, albeit limited: 1 negative mention.
  • User‑interface concerns surface in 1 negative mention.

Who is it for?

Fans of indie tower‑defense strategy games and anyone attracted to the magical‑girl aesthetic will find a lot to enjoy, especially those who prefer short, free‑to‑play sessions.

Is Dear Magical Girls worth it in 2026?

Yes — player reception is very positive: 98% of 130 Steam reviews are positive (player score 95/100). Most-praised strength: Gameplay dominates praise. The game is free to play.

Verdict

Dear Magical Girls delivers a tightly crafted experience that excels in gameplay, story, and visual presentation, reflected in its 98 % positive rating. While the core loops shine, the limited content and occasional bugs may leave completionists wanting more. Overall, it stands out as a compelling free‑to‑play strategy title for quick, repeatable play.

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Most frequent keywords

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