Songs of Glimmerwick

Songs of Glimmerwick

Released Sep 2026

Become immersed in a musical woodland fantasy world where casting a spell is as easy as playing a song. Attend classes, grow the university garden, make friends with classmates and townsfolk, and explore the island’s many oddities and mysteries in this story-driven witch academy RPG.

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Evaluation

Songs of Glimmerwick launched on September 30, 2026 after eight years of development, as described in the launch post. The developer, Eastshade Studios, expressed pride in the finished product and noted the game had been a long time in the making. The only DLC listed on the store — a soundtrack and a supporter pack — both released alongside the game on launch day and contain no unreleased items. There are no announced expansions, season passes, or roadmaps for post-launch content. The pre-launch period was focused on demo feedback and localization improvements, with no post-launch content commitments made. Because the game only released one day ago, there is simply not enough post-launch history to determine whether additional content is planned or whether this is a complete, standalone product. The developer has not stated either way.
Evidence
Launch post celebrates the game's release after eight years of development, with no mention of post-launch content plans or future updates
news post · Sep 30, 2026 source ambiguous
high
Original Soundtrack DLC released on launch day — no unreleased DLC items exist
dlc listing · Sep 30, 2026 source content shipped
medium

Content

2 of 2 released · no outstanding content

Media

Details

Publisher
Eastshade Studios
Achievements
34
Platform
Windows
Controller
full support
Steam Deck
Playable
Players
Single-player

About this game

The land of Glimmerwick is well known for its university of magic - and as luck would have it, you're already enrolled! In this woodland fantasy world playing music is the secret to casting spells. Ancient songs make garden work a breeze, and they're also key to exploring every corner of the island. With your trusty flute and songbook at your side you'll attend classes and join after school clubs, make friends with classmates and townsfolk, and uncover Glimmerwick's many oddities and mysteries - all while enjoying a year of seasons, festivals, curses, and witchy hijinks in this peaceful, story-driven RPG.

Features

RPG Style Quests

Unfolding narrative quests with a focus on unique characters and story.

Tend the University Garden

Plant the mundane! Grow the arcane! Summon up clouds to bring forth the rain!

Every Song a Spell

Use the power of music to speak with the trees, enchant tools to work all by themselves, raise the earth to surmount natural impasses, and more!

A Lively World

Classes to attend, mysterious rumors, local drama, and bustling festivals — The students, staff, townsfolk, and spritely creatures of Glimmerwick have rich stories and lives.

Fully Voiced

Dialogue is brought to life with fantastic performances for every character major and minor.

Character Progression

As you gain experience in your adventures, choose from skills which will help you garden, trade, or acquire special abilities, like speaking to frogs!

Customizable Appearance

Choose how you look.

Extra Curricular Activities

There’s lots to do in Glimmerwick outside of classes - explore the island, join a band, go fishing, dive for seashells, or join the Green Sprites on forest expeditions.

Last evaluated Oct 1, 2026
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