Spells & Secrets

Spells & Secrets
DeveloperAlchemist Interactive
Publishers
  • Rokaplay
  • Merge Games (consoles)
DirectorRoman Matuszczak
EngineUnity
Platforms
Release9 November 2023
GenreRoguelike
ModesSingle-player, multiplayer

Spells & Secrets is a roguelike game developed by Alchemist Interactive and published by Rokaplay and Merge Games. It was released on 9 November 2023 for Microsoft Windows, PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X/S and Nintendo Switch.

Gameplay

Spells & Secret is an isometric roguelike (self described rogue-lite) game set in procedurally-generated wizard academy Greifenstein. The player controls a student fighting magical creatures using physics-based spells. It features a cooperative mode and character creator.

Development

Spells & Secrets was developed by Düsseldorf, Germany-based studio Alchemist Interactive (formerly Lemonbomb Entertainment, developers of Stranded Sails) and published by Rokaplay and Merge Games for consoles. It was crowdfunded on Kickstarter in April 2022 and was shown at Future of Play Direct at E3 2022. An early access version was planned for summer 2022.

The game was released on 9 November 2023 for Microsoft Windows, PlayStation 5 and Nintendo Switch. The Xbox Series X/S was delayed to a later date.

References

  1. 1 2 Brown, Andy (2022-04-05). "'Spells & Secrets' trailer reveals a magical roguelike in a wizarding school". NME. Retrieved 2023-12-10.
  2. ↑ "Alchemist Interactive: Neuer Name für Lemonbomb Entertainment". GamesWirtschaft.de (in German). 2021-05-06. Retrieved 2023-12-10.
  3. ↑ Bellingham, Hope (5 October 2023). "This magical co-op roguelike looks like a cozy Hogwarts Legacy, and it's out next month". Gamesradar+.
  4. ↑ "Spells & Secrets: Zauberschule-Spiel startet auf Kickstarter". GamesWirtschaft.de (in German). 5 April 2022.
  5. ↑ published, Brittany Vincent (2022-04-08). "Spells & Secrets looks like a wholesome alternative to Hogwarts Legacy and it got funded in one day". GamesRadar+. Retrieved 2026-03-09.
  6. ↑ Jones, Rebecca (15 February 2023). "Spells & Secrets uses roguelike inspirations to bring a magical school to life". Rock, Paper, Shotgun.
  7. ↑ Romano, Sal (4 October 2023). "Spells & Secrets launches November 9". Gematsu.
  8. ↑ Kudinov, Ana (12 November 2023). "Spells & Secrets: Ab sofort könnt ihr der Roguelite-Zauberschule beitreten". Eurogamer.de (in German).

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