Spire of Sorcery
Early access since Oct 2021
Lead a party of runaway mages through the dangerous world of Rund. Discover alchemy. Master magic. Explore the land. Survive the challenges.
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Steam $19.99
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Evaluation
In January 2024, the developer Charlie Oscar published a detailed status update explaining what happened to Spire of Sorcery. The game entered Early Access in October 2021 and received regular updates through May 2022, when Chapter 4 shipped — the last content update the game received. After that, the team burned out and went silent for nearly two years.
In that January 2024 post, the developer was candid: they had collaborated with an outside game designer to rethink the game's direction, but concluded that the changes required were too fundamental to build on top of Spire of Sorcery. Instead, they began developing an entirely new game called *Sister of a Dragon*. Regarding Spire of Sorcery specifically, the developer stated plainly: "We do not plan to develop any more content for Spire of Sorcery."
The game remains available for purchase on Steam and still carries the Early Access flag — there has been no 1.0 release or graduation to a full release. The developer explicitly advised potential buyers to try the demo first and only purchase if they are comfortable with the 4 chapters currently included, "considering that no further updates are expected to happen."
This is a rare but clear case: the game is still technically in Early Access (the Steam flag has not been changed), but the developer has publicly and unambiguously stated that development of new content is finished and no 1.0 release is planned.
Evidence
Developer explicitly states: 'We do not plan to develop any more content for Spire of Sorcery.' The team pivoted to a new game (Sister of a Dragon) after concluding that the improvements needed were too extensive to apply to Spire of Sorcery. Buyers are advised to try the demo first and purchase only if satisfied with the existing 4 chapters, with no further updates expected.
Chapter 4 (Dismal Marshes) released — the final content update shipped for the game, as confirmed by the January 2024 status post.
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Details
Developer
Publisher
Charlie Oscar
Achievements
16
Platform
Windows
Controller
—
Steam Deck
Not rated
Players
Single-player
About this game
On the western coast stretches the Empire, the last known shard of human civilization. Occasionally, a person with the talent for magic is born there. Hunted and persecuted, such people are confined to the Sanctuaries for the Corrupted. Under the watchful eye of the Inquisition, the mages are made to work for the benefit of the state.
Across the Great River from the Empire begin the Wild Lands. Once civilized, they are now roamed by predators, ghosts and demons. Dismal Marshes, Elderwood, Deceiving Plains: these lands are home to sentient non-human tribes. There is little contact and no sympathy between the Empire and these dwellers of the Wild Lands.
At the feet of the Blue Mountains, in the north of the Wild Lands, rests the Spire of Sorcery. For centuries this sentient citadel slumbered, yet now it is awakened by a dark threat coming from the east. The Spire sounds an ancient Call, summoning all mages to join its cause. Answering its bidding, dozens of mages attempt to reach the Spire, attracted by the promise of a new life with the citadel. But only three succeed in crossing the Great River…
At the heart of the game is the original system of tokens that stack, convert and combine – binding together the effects of spellcasting, alchemic potions and environments, as well as character traits and their special powers.
The world of Rund is dark and full of dangers: each chapter features new biomes and new opponents. Discover new locations and new resources. Uncover new recipes when cooking food and concocting alchemy, procure new equipment.
Complete the journey that takes the mages from the Empire and into the Distorted Lands. Encounter different tribes and fractions, unlock side quests, make meaningful choices that affect the way that the campaign plays.
Assemble your initial party based on stats, personal traits and specialisation of each mage. Upgrade their spellbooks, influence their mood, modify their looks. Find new party members. Expand the Spire with new rooms that unlock new mechanics.
Across the Great River from the Empire begin the Wild Lands. Once civilized, they are now roamed by predators, ghosts and demons. Dismal Marshes, Elderwood, Deceiving Plains: these lands are home to sentient non-human tribes. There is little contact and no sympathy between the Empire and these dwellers of the Wild Lands.
At the feet of the Blue Mountains, in the north of the Wild Lands, rests the Spire of Sorcery. For centuries this sentient citadel slumbered, yet now it is awakened by a dark threat coming from the east. The Spire sounds an ancient Call, summoning all mages to join its cause. Answering its bidding, dozens of mages attempt to reach the Spire, attracted by the promise of a new life with the citadel. But only three succeed in crossing the Great River…
SPELLCASTING WITH ORIGINAL TOKEN MECHANICS
At the heart of the game is the original system of tokens that stack, convert and combine – binding together the effects of spellcasting, alchemic potions and environments, as well as character traits and their special powers.
EXPLORE THE WORLD, DISCOVER AND EXPERIMENT
The world of Rund is dark and full of dangers: each chapter features new biomes and new opponents. Discover new locations and new resources. Uncover new recipes when cooking food and concocting alchemy, procure new equipment.
EXPERIENCE THE STORY, MAKE MEANINGFUL CHOICES
Complete the journey that takes the mages from the Empire and into the Distorted Lands. Encounter different tribes and fractions, unlock side quests, make meaningful choices that affect the way that the campaign plays.
MANAGE YOUR PARTY, EXPAND YOUR BASE
Assemble your initial party based on stats, personal traits and specialisation of each mage. Upgrade their spellbooks, influence their mood, modify their looks. Find new party members. Expand the Spire with new rooms that unlock new mechanics.
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Last evaluated Jun 27, 2026
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