Mage and Monsters

Mage and Monsters

Released Oct 2022

Create an army and use spells while it fights for you. Mage & Monsters is an active auto battler, where you must choose wisely between upgrading the might of your army, or increasing the power of your spells.

89% positive · 921 reviews
Done
All announced content has been released
High confidence
Done
All announced content has been released
High confidence

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Evaluation

Mage and Monsters launched on October 12, 2022 and received a healthy run of post-launch updates. Three major content additions shipped after release: the forest map in December 2022, the cave map in September 2023, and a heroes overhaul post in October 2024 that also served as a showcase for gameplay improvements carried into the sequel. Several feature patches added new units, spells, mages, achievements, and balance changes through mid-2023. On February 17, 2024, the developer published a direct statement about the game's future, saying: "The development of Mage and Monsters is at or nearing its end" and explicitly soliciting "final feedback" before the game reaches its "final complete form." This is a clear Tier 1 developer statement signaling that content development is winding down. The October 30, 2024 post confirmed this trajectory — it focused almost entirely on design improvements being made in Mage and Monsters 2, with the original game serving as a reference point rather than an ongoing development target. A free demo for the sequel was released alongside that post. The developer's attention has moved to Mage and Monsters 2, and the original game has received no further content updates since October 2024. The store description reflects the game's current feature set as a complete package. Mage and Monsters is a finished product with no announced future content.
Evidence
Developer's post focuses on design lessons learned for Mage and Monsters 2, and announces the MM2 demo is now live. The original game is referenced as a completed baseline, not an ongoing project.
news post · Oct 30, 2024 source development ending
high
Developer explicitly states 'The development of Mage and Monsters is at or nearing its end' and asks for 'final feedback' before the game reaches its 'final complete form.'
news post · Feb 17, 2024 source development ending
high

Media

Details

Publisher
Lasse Zacho Malver
Achievements
77
Platform
Windows
Controller
—
Steam Deck
Playable
Players
Single-player

About this game

Create an army and use spells while it fights for you. Mage & Monsters is an active auto battler, where you must choose wisely between upgrading the might of your army, or increasing the power of your spells.

“this is a great idea for a game, like a really really fantastic idea for a game” - SplatterCat

Features

- 8 mages each with a special bonus and starting spell, and 2 pure combat mages.

- 25 distinct units you can recruit, and 35 different monsters to defeat.

- 11 unique spells you can use in battle to help your army.

- Earn Blood Shards by playing that can be spent on Power Ups before starting a new game.

- An arena and a forest map, each with 30 normal levels followed by 5 levels of endgame.

- A cave map with random enemies each level.

Cover Art by Dean Spencer.

Last evaluated Jun 21, 2026
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