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The Spellswapper

The Spellswapper is an arcade roguelite where you use spells to defeat waves of enemies. Command an ever-moving arsenal of spells. Swap out old spells for new ones after each wave, crafting a unique magical repertoire in every run.

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December 6, 2023
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About the Game

The Spellswapper is an arcade roguelite where you use spells to defeat waves of enemies. Command an ever-moving arsenal of spells. Swap out old spells for new ones after each wave, crafting a unique magical repertoire in every run.

Gameplay


Battle enemies



Use your spells to defeat your enemies. Be wary of the various unique enemies you might encounter.

Choose your spells

After each wave, choose a new spell, swapping it out for one of your old spells. Gather three spells of the same element to activate potent synergy effects. Over the course of a run, you will eventually find more powerful spells in the form of rare spells and variant spells. If you are fortunate enough, you might even obtain one of the powerful legendary spells.

Obtain items

After every 5 waves you can select a powerful item. Choose wisely, the items will shape the identity of your run.

Survive



Survive 20 increasingly difficult waves and defeat the final boss to win. In true roguelite fashion, if you die, you will have to start over from the beginning. But, if you do succeed, you get to unlock new characters and items as rewards for winning.

Features


  • 5+ characters, each one using different elements and having effects that modify your run right from the start
  • 15+ base spells, each one available in 10+ different elements and modifiable by multiple different variants
  • 90+ items, which can improve your run in various ways
  • 15+ Steam achievements
  • 10 challenging "ascension" difficulty levels
  • Seeded "daily runs" which are the same for all players on a given day
  • Endless mode, allowing you to try survive as long as possible against the strengthening hordes