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Spells & Secrets

Xbox Series X|S, PC (Microsoft Windows), PlayStation 5, Nintendo Switch • 2023

Should you play it?

In this rogue-lite adventure, you free the Academy of Greifenstein from magical creatures by using your spells creatively. Explore this modern magical world alone or in local co-op mode with friends and family, customize your character, solve mysteries, and find powerful artifacts.

What works
  • Creative spell combination system
  • Cooperative local and remote play
  • Charming art style and music
  • Character customization and cosmetics
  • Engaging puzzles and exploration
Things to keep in mind
  • Repetitive gameplay and grind
  • Limited enemy and room variety
  • Some technical bugs and ui issues
  • No online multiplayer beyond remote play together
  • Story is simple and secondary

What to play next

Top picks

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Hidden Gems

Less popular games with surprisingly high similarity

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If you liked…

Recommendations by what you enjoyed most

  • Fantasy

    Little Witch Academia: Chamber of Time
  • Autonomy

    Cat Quest
  • Cooperation

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Spells & Secrets: A very typical example of its motivational profile. Motivations that often define this kind of title include Cooperation, Fellowship, Intimacy, Leadership. Here, the score leans higher than usual among comparable games on Fantasy. It leans lower than usual among comparable games on Violence, Leadership.

Why this game works

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