magic It's a standard system for RPGs, with melee-based combat. For example most final fantasy The game features some sort of wizard or magic user who can slay monsters and enemies with fire, wind, and ice spells. There aren't many games about magic. hogwarts legacyThis is one of the most recent examples. harry potter Fans are still looking forward to it.
legendary wizard And its sequels are two smaller examples, but still fun roguelikes nonetheless. For all of you who like to use magic in your games, and only magic, this is a release you'll want to add to your wishlist on your favorite platform. Hopefully, they will come out sooner rather than later.
Nevergrave: The Witch and the Curse
Witch's Odyssey
- developer: Frontside 180
- publisher: Pocket Fair Publishing
- Coming Soon Date: TBC
- planned system: PC, PS4, PS5, Switch, Xbox
Nevergrave: The Witch and the Curse A “Roguevania” is a cross between the random nature of a roguelike and the map or ability progression of a metroidvania. The player is a young witch character who primarily attacks enemies with spells, although she appears to have some melee combat as well. The art style is reminiscent of: Hollow KnightBecause everything has a hand-drawn aesthetic.
What's even cooler than spells is that players can throw a hat at a downed enemy, temporarily possessing them. super mario odyssey. It looks like the game will release on PC, PS4, and PS5 first, as the links to the Switch and Xbox pages aren't active, and there's no word on when or if the game will release on Nintendo and Microsoft consoles at the moment.
Spellcaster Chronicles
surprise announcement
- developer: Quantic Dream SA
- publisher: Quantic Dream SA
- Coming Soon Date: TBA
- planned system:PC
release Spellcaster Chronicles is one of the most surprising announcements of the year. Because it is being developed by a spin-off team from Quantic Dream. Quantic Dream is best known for its adventure games with diverse storylines, including: Detroit: Be Human. The upcoming game appears to be a magic-based combination of a MOBA and a team shooting experience, as two teams of three compete against each other in the arena.
This team has access to spells, but players can also create a deck of monsters to summon. Spellcaster Chronicles It's free to play, and the beta version is expected to be released before the end of 2025, so it'll be interesting to see what the studio has in store.
Time Spinner 2: Nonwoven Dream
an unexpected sequel
- developer: Luna Ray Game
- publisher: Luna Ray Game
- Expected release date: Notice later
- Planned system: PC, PS4, PS5, Xbox Series X/S, Xbox One, Linux
One of the most underrated metroidvanias time spinnerIt was released in 2018. In this game, players could collect orbs, each of which created a different spell, and then combine two orbs to create combos, making combat more engaging than most metroidvanias.
indirect sequel battle, Time Spinner 2: Nonwoven DreamIt appears to follow the same formula, which is a good thing for fans of the original. Another element that appears likely to be carried over is magical familiars that players can summon to aid them in battle or exploration.
Undermyer
Swing both hands with friends
- developer: table night game
- publisher: table night game
- Expected release date: Notice later
- planned system:PC
Undermyer It's a great spellcasting experience for anyone who likes using two-handed weapons in their games. Players can learn spells, find books, and use tools to aid them in battle. There will probably also be crafting stations that will allow players to create more ways to use spells and magic items in the game.
Since it's a roguelike, it's currently unknown how it will play out, but another detail to look forward to is co-op play. Similar to other great magical roguelikes, up to four players can participate in the run together. legendary wizard.
Witchbrook
school for wizards
- Expected release date: 2026
- planned system: PC, Switch, Switch 2, Xbox Series
Witchbrook It's a more chilling witch experience than most of the upcoming games on this list. It is more of a life simulation as players can meet friends and attend magic academy classes. hogwarts legacyBut in a more pixelated way.
This is another game that features four-player co-op, but how it works is a bit more mysterious, as combat doesn't seem to be a big focus. Witchbrook can be a good companion stardew valley If someone gets tired of playing that game for the millionth time.
wizard cat
Abra ka meow!
- developer: Big Frog Studio
- publisher: Big Frog Studio
- Expected release date: Notice later
- planned system:PC
wizard cat It's a great name for an adorable top-down roguelike experience that looks like a tactical game thanks to its tile design. As a cat, players gain magical powers from runes, which can be crafted using a skill tree while running.
The game boasts a near-infinite range of craftsmanship, from mountains of ice to lightning. borderland That game draws crowds because it has an almost infinite amount of guns. How many different fire spells can there be in one game? It will be interesting to find out.
Yap yap
magic trick
- developer: Maison Rice
- publisher: Maison Rice
- Expected release date: Notice later
- planned system:PC
Yap yap It appears to be following in the footsteps of chaos simulators such as: goat Simulator, Made for the hot co-op crowd. Six players can participate in a match where they explore a different magical tower each time they enter.
Players can learn basic spells like fire magic as they explore, and building spell chains with friends is probably half the fun. Imagine this. Mickey fantasia The movie got stinker and he went into a creepier tower filled with looming monsters and cloaked demons who wanted to kill him. Basically Yap yap Simply put.
