Warding Witches

October 19, 2026
Indie
Linux PC
About

Warding Witches offers a classic, unapologetic bullet hell shoot ‘em up challenge while also putting defense into players’ hands. Experience an adrenaline-filled flow alternating between attacking, defending and dodging, amplified by an intuitive scoring system that weaves into gameplay seamlessly.
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Release Date October 19, 2026
Game Modes Single player, Multiplayer, Co-operative
Themes Action
Warding Witches

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