Arena

Arena

Released May 2020

Fight for your freedom to exist as a magical freak!

91% positive · 248 reviews
Not yet
Released, content planned but development status unclear
Low confidence
Content Planned
Development Uncertain
Not yet
Released, content planned but development status unclear
Low confidence
Content Planned
Development Uncertain

Where to get it

Free on Steam

Evaluation

Arena launched on May 19, 2020 as a free-to-play first-person magic shooter with 16 levels, 4 spells, and 9 enemy types. On May 29, 2020, the developer Clay Peterson posted a bug fix update and announced a "big update" in the works, promising a new arena, new enemy types, and a new playable character. The store description also states an intent to add new maps, character types, and game modes in the future. However, that May 29, 2020 post is the only developer communication on record since launch, and there have been no further updates or announcements since that date. The promised big update never received a follow-up post, no release was announced, and the developer has been completely silent since May 29, 2020. This is a solo developer project, and while the announced content has technically never been cancelled, over six years have passed with no sign of progress. The original promise of future content remains unresolved, with no confirmation it was ever delivered or abandoned.
Evidence
Developer announced a 'big update' in progress including a new arena, new enemy types, and a new playable character. This is the last and only developer communication after launch.
news post · May 29, 2020 source content planned
high
Store description states the developer plans to continue supporting Arena with new maps, new character types, and new game modes.
description source content planned
medium

Media

Details

Developer
Publisher
Clay Peterson
Achievements
7
Platform
Windows, macOS
Controller
—
Steam Deck
Not rated
Players
Single-player

About this game

Arena is about fighting to exist as your magical self

Our story begins when a patrol of Kazuian guards catch you in act of practicing MAGIC. The king of Kazu is disgusted by your MAGIC and sentences you to trial by combat. You're afraid, but you are strong. You will face 16 levels full of action, adventure, romance, near-death experiences, and full-on religious epiphanies. Your body is ready. You can feel the magic flowing through you. The question is Wizard... are YOU ready?

Art Features

  • All of the textures and sprites are hand-painted (with acrylic paint)
  • Original soundtrack

Gameplay Features

  • Magic based first-person shooter
  • 4 unique spells + 2 spell upgrades
  • 9 different enemy types
  • 16 levels
  • Earn coins in the Arena to buy new spells
  • Leaderboards, Stats, and Achievements

Continued Support

I plan on continuing to support Arena in the future with new maps, new character types, and new game modes.
Last evaluated Jun 25, 2026
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