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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

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How to read the map This is a polar difference map: direction = which motivation differs, and distance = how much (same units as the sidebar deltas).

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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 Leadership, Violence.

Last update: 23/08/2026