MannaRites

MannaRites

Released Oct 2020

Fantasy beat'em'up with a bit of RPG flavor and couch co-op. Explore open map, fight brutal enemies, find and equip weapons, armor and artifacts, make your hero stronger by gaining experience and learning unique perks and combat moves!

91% positive · 300 reviews
Done
All announced content has been released
High confidence
Done
All announced content has been released
High confidence

Where to get it

Free on Steam

Evaluation

MannaRites launched on October 23, 2020 as a free-to-play beat-em-up and received a healthy run of post-launch content updates: the Magic Update (October 10, 2020), the Archery Update (December 12, 2020), the Arena Mode update (March 29, 2021), the Adventure Mode update (August 18, 2021), and the Wizardry Big Update (December 24, 2021). On June 17, 2022, the developer explicitly declared the game content-complete with the Adrenaline Update, stating it brought the game to version 1.0 and that "the game is finally complete with all the planned features and content." The developer added that while they would continue fixing bugs, no major content updates were planned, as they were moving on to work on Chapter 2 and other projects. Since then, developer activity on this game has been focused on a separate product: MannaRites Gold (a paid, overhauled successor released into Early Access on December 20, 2024 on a different Steam page). The developer's October 2024 announcement for MannaRites Gold also confirmed that proceeds from Gold would fund MannaRites 2 development — further reinforcing that the original MannaRites is a completed, standalone release. No new content for the original game has been announced or shipped since the June 2022 completion declaration.
Evidence
Developer explicitly declared the Adrenaline Update to be the final regular update, bringing the game to version 1.0 and calling it 'finally complete with all the planned features and content.' Stated no major content updates are planned going forward.
news post · Jun 17, 2022 source development ending
high
Developer announced they are stepping away from Chapter 1 to concentrate on Chapter 2 and other projects, with only bug-fix support remaining for the original game.
news post · Jun 17, 2022 source development ending
high

Media

Details

Developer
Publisher
DamonWall
Achievements
65
Platform
Windows, Linux
Controller
partial support
Steam Deck
Not rated
Players
Single-player · Multiplayer · Co-op · Local/Split Screen

About this game



Retro-style FANTASY BEAT'EM'UP / HACK'N'SLASH, inspired by immortal beat-em-up classic games, encrusted with some modern mechanics, including RPG elements and loot system, allowing to align your character for your play-style!





Play alone or with friend and, as mighty warrior, agile acrobat, powerful mage or deadly archer, master the art of fighting. Game features 3 levels of difficulty - for new players, veterans and seasoned hardcore players. Fully original soundtrack and voiced dialogues will help you to immerse into mysterious world of Ijmeria Island and defend your people against mysterious invaders.


Jale the Warrior

Perfect melee fighter! Wield swords, axes and maces.

Aryss the Acrobat

Very quick and agile, wield boomerangs, sabers and daggers.

Pogrom the Magus

Master of sacred Ijmerian magic! May cast offensive and defensive spells. May carry staffs, wands and spellbooks.

Mira the Ranger

Has pet Falcon. Shoots charged arrows at her foes. May use short bows, longbows and bows with attached blade.



  • unique FANTASY setting - no elves here, promise!
  • skill-based combat with special moves, throws and blocks
  • army of enemies with unique behavior and combat moves
  • story-based adventure, featuring NPCs and quests
  • fully voiced dialogues
  • open map to choose your path
  • loot system - weapons, armor and items to find, equip and use
  • RPG system - combat moves, skills and perks to master
  • original soundtrack
Last evaluated Jun 24, 2026
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